Joachim Rønning Explained

Joachim Rønning
Birth Date:30 May 1972
Birth Place:Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway
Years Active:1997–present
Nationality:Norwegian
Occupation:Film director

Joachim Rønning (born 30 May 1972) is a Norwegian filmmaker best known for the Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated film Kon-Tiki and the Disney action-adventure films starring Johnny Depp, and starring Angelina Jolie. Rønning's films have grossed more than 1.3 billion dollars at the box office.[1]

Career

In 2006, Rønning and Espen Sandberg directed their feature film debut, Bandidas, starring Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek. The film was released worldwide through EuropaCorp and Twentieth Century Fox. The film was written and produced by French filmmaker Luc Besson.

His 2012 film Kon-Tiki is the first Norwegian film to be nominated for a Golden Globe, and a Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards.[2] The duo directed the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film, (2017).[3] [4]

In October 2017, it was announced Rønning would direct from a screenplay written by Linda Woolverton and Jez Butterworth, with Angelina Jolie reprising the role as the titular character.[5] The film was released in 2019.

Announced projects

In 2016, Rønning directed the pilot for a new ABC thriller drama series titled Doomsday starring Rochelle Aytes and produced by Carol Mendelsohn and Sony TV.[6] [7]

In 2017, it was announced that Paramount had bought an original project entitled Origin that will be directed by Rønning and was written by Rønning and his brother, Andreas Rønning. The film will be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Rønning is also set to direct an adaptation of the last Michael Crichton novel, Micro, for Amblin Entertainment to be distributed by Universal and produced by Frank Marshall.[7] Rønning was also considered to direct , but was forced to drop out of contention due to a scheduling conflict.[8]

In 2018, Rønning was reported to be directing Here There Be Monsters, a sci-fi thriller that he co-wrote with his brother Andreas Rønning. The film was being developed by MRC, and was set to begin development after Maleficent: Mistress of Evil finished production.[9]

In 2023, Rønning was reported to replace Garth Davis as the director of , the third installment in the Tron franchise.[10] Filming is reported to begin in early 2024.[11] Rønning will also direct Pirates of the Caribbean 6.[12]

Filmography

Solo works

YearTitleNotes
2007KubistenShort film
2017DoomsdayTelevision film
2019
2024 Young Woman and the Sea
2025Post-production

Co-directed with Espen Sandberg

YearTitleNotes
1997Dag 1Short film
2006Bandidas
2008Nominated – Amanda Award for Best Direction
2012Kon-TikiPalm Springs International Film Festival for Directors to Watch[13]
Nominated – Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Nominated – Amanda Award for Best Direction
Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Seile sin egen sjøDocumentary
2017

Television

Notes and References

  1. Web site: N/A . N/A . July 10, 2024 . Top Lifetime Grosses, Worldwide - Films . July 10, 2024 . Box Office Mojo.
  2. News: Oscars: Hollywood announces 85th Academy Award nominations . 2013-01-10 . BBC News. 10 January 2013 .
  3. Web site: 'Kon-Tiki' Helmers Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg Land 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5'. Mike Jr.. Fleming. 29 May 2013. deadline.com. 3 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Joachim Rønning. IMDb. 3 June 2017.
  5. News: Angelina Jolie's 'Maleficent 2' Taps 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Director Joachim Ronning. Variety. October 3, 2017. October 3, 2017 . Justin. Kroll.
  6. Web site: Joachim Rønning Attached To Direct David Heyman's 'Methuselah' With Tom Cruise. Diana. Lodderhose. 28 October 2016. deadline.com. 3 June 2017.
  7. Web site: 'Pirates' Helmer Joachim Rønning To Direct 'Micro', Last Michael Crichton Novel. Mike Jr.. Fleming. 6 April 2017. deadline.com. 3 June 2017.
  8. Web site: Top Gun 2: Director Joseph Kosinski Circling Tom Cruise Sequel. May 24, 2017. June 29, 2023. Mia. Galuppo. The Hollywood Reporter.
  9. Web site: Pirates 5 Director Joachim Ronning to Direct Sci-Fi Thriller Here There Be Monsters (Exclusive). Mia. Galuppo. March 2, 2018. June 29, 2023. The Hollywood Reporter.
  10. Web site: Disney Moving on Tron: Ares; Joachim Rønning in Talks to Helm Jared Leto in Sci-Fi Sequel: The Dish. Mike Jr.. Fleming. January 19, 2023. June 29, 2023. Deadline.
  11. Web site: Dahmer Star Evan Peters Joins Jared Leto in Disney's Tron 3. Borys. Kit. June 28, 2023. June 29, 2023. The Hollywood Reporter.
  12. Web site: Staff . Us Weekly . 2022-08-17 . 'Pirates of the Caribbean 6': Everything to Know . 2023-08-11 . Us Weekly . en-US.
  13. Web site: Espen Sandberg. IMDb. 3 June 2017.