James Hawes is a renowned television and film director, known for his versatility and ability to helm projects of varying genres and styles.
His most recent endeavor is directing the entire first season of the AppleTV+ series 'Slow Horses', a highly anticipated show that has garnered significant attention.
In addition to his work on 'Slow Horses', Hawes is also preparing to release his debut feature film, 'One Life', which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the London Film Festival (LFF) in September 2023. The film is set to be released in the UK and US in early 2024 and boasts an impressive cast, including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Helena Bonham Carter, and Jonathan Pryce.
Hawes is one of only three directors to have directed multiple episodes of the critically acclaimed series 'Black Mirror', with episodes 'Hated In The Nation' and 'Smithereens' serving as the feature-length finales for the 2016 and 2018 seasons, respectively.
Throughout his career, Hawes has received numerous accolades, including a BAFTA nomination for his TV movie 'Enid' in 2010, which also earned BAFTA and Emmy nominations for its cast. He won the Royal Television Society award for best TV movie in 2015 for 'The Challenger Disaster'.
In 2019, Hawes completed work as lead and producing director on HBO's 'Snowpiercer', a global hit for HBO Max and Netflix.
Notably, 'Slow Horses' marks the sixth show that Hawes has piloted, with all seven shows going on to receive multiple seasons.
In addition to his work on 'Slow Horses', Hawes is also set to direct his second feature film, 'The Amateur', starring Rami Malek, for Twentieth Century Studios. The film began shooting in summer 2023.
