David Neil Twohy (/ˈt/ TOO-ee; born October 18, 1955) is an American film director and screenwriter.[1] He is known for working on science fiction-action films, most notably Vin Diesel's The Chronicles of Riddick series.

David Twohy
Twohy in 2013
Born
David Neil Twohy

(1955-10-18) October 18, 1955 (age 69)
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter
Years active1988–present
Websitedavidtwohy.com

Early life and education

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Twohy was born in Los Angeles County, California. Attended Palos Verdes High School. He attended college at California State University, Long Beach, graduating with a degree in radio/television/film.

Career

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His most notable filmmaking credits have been writing The Fugitive, Waterworld, and GI Jane, but he is mostly known for writing and directing The Arrival and most entries in the Chronicles of Riddick franchise.[2][3][4]

He has a cameo in Below as the British captain of the rescue ship.

Riddick: Furya, the fourth installment of The Chronicles of Riddick was announced in February 2023. Twohy has written the script and will direct the film.[5]

Filmography

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Feature films
Year Title Director Writer Notes
1988 Critters 2: The Main Course Yes
1989 Warlock Yes
1992 Timescape Yes Yes Directorial debut
1993 The Fugitive Yes
1994 Terminal Velocity Yes Also executive producer
1995 Waterworld Yes
1996 The Arrival Yes Yes
1997 G.I. Jane Yes
2000 Pitch Black Yes Yes
2001 Impostor Yes
2002 Below Yes Yes Cameo as "British Captain"
2004 The Chronicles of Riddick Yes Yes
2009 A Perfect Getaway Yes Yes
2013 Riddick Yes Yes
2025 Ice Moon Rising Yes
TBA Riddick: Furya Yes Yes Filming
TBA Running with Lions Yes Yes
Short films
Year Title Director Writer Producer
2000 Pitch Black: Slam City Yes Yes Yes
2004 The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury Story
2013 Riddick: Blindsided Yes Yes
TV series
Year Title Director Writer Producer
TBD Merc City Yes
Uncredited writing works
Year Title Notes
1992 Alien 3 Early draft
1995 Last Gasp TV movie

References

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  1. ^ "Early Concept Art from Next 'Riddick' Adventure!". BloodyDisgusting.
  2. ^ "David Twohy and Vin Diesel Reteam for Darker 'Riddick'". BloodyDisgusting.
  3. ^ "Vin Diesel Drops Huge Riddick Bomb, Scouting Underway?". BloodyDisgusting.
  4. ^ "'Riddick' Plot Details Revealed, More Monsters!". BloodyDisgusting.
  5. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 11, 2023). "Vin Diesel, David Twohy Reunite For 'Riddick: Furya': Hot EFM Title". Deadline. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
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