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Dan Gilroy

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Dan Gilroy is an American screenwriter and director best known for the neo-noir thriller Nightcrawler (2014), which he wrote and directed, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a freelance crime videographer in Los Angeles. His other screenwriting credits include The Bourne Legacy (2012), and he subsequently wrote and directed Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) and the Netflix film Velvet Buzzsaw (2019).

He is the brother of screenwriter Tony Gilroy, known for the Jason Bourne film series and Michael Clayton (2007).

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What movie did Dan Gilroy win awards for writing?

Dan Gilroy wrote and directed the 2014 neo-noir thriller "Nightcrawler," starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The film earned him a Best Original Screenplay nomination at the Academy Awards. It also won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.

Did Dan Gilroy write The Bourne Legacy?

Yes, Gilroy wrote the screenplay for "The Bourne Legacy" (2012), the fourth installment in the action franchise. His brother, Tony Gilroy, was heavily involved in the earlier Bourne films and directed this installment. Dan has frequently collaborated with his brothers in Hollywood.

Did Dan Gilroy work on Star Wars?

Gilroy co-wrote the screenplay for the 2016 Star Wars standalone film "Rogue One," alongside Chris Weitz. He also received a story credit on the film. He later created the critically acclaimed Star Wars series "Andor" for Disney+.

What is the movie Roman J. Israel, Esq. about?

"Roman J. Israel, Esq." is a 2017 legal drama written and directed by Gilroy, starring Denzel Washington. The film follows an idealistic, autistic defense attorney whose life falls apart after joining a cutthroat law firm. Washington received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance.