Global InformationThunder Road Films information
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Basil Iwanyk |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica, California |
| Products | Film and Television Production |
Thunder Road Films is a film and television financing and production company founded by Basil Iwanyk. It is based in Santa Monica, California.[1]
Thunder Road's films have grossed over $3.8 billion worldwide and garnered nominations from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Producers Guild Awards, Writers Guild Awards, Directors Guild Awards, and AFI Awards.[2] The company is known for producing a diverse range of films, including action blockbusters, dramas, and thrillers. Some of their most successful films include John Wick, The Town,[3] and Sicario.
The company has developed a reputation for supporting the directorial debuts of established actors, with Taylor Sheridan,[4] Halle Berry,[5] and Dev Patel[6] directing their first films with the company.
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- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2021-03-12). "Netflix Strikes $30M Deal For Dev Patel's Buzzed-About Directorial Debut 'Monkey Man'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-01-08.