Peter Glanz (filmmaker)

Peter Glanz
Glanz on the set of Savage House
Born (1983-01-28) January 28, 1983
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
EducationArt Center of Design
Occupation
  • Filmmaker
Years active2008–present

Peter Glanz is a British-American writer and director based in Los Angeles best known for writing Captain America: Brave New World (2025), as well as writing and directing The Longest Week (2014) and Savage House (2026).[1][2][3][4]

Early life

Glanz graduated high school from New World School of the Arts in Miami and earned a B.A. in film from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena on a full Presidential Scholarship.[5][6]

Career

Film

The Longest Week, 2014

Glanz's feature-length film debut as a writer and director, The Longest Week follows Conrad, an heir to a hotel fortune played by Jason Bateman, who is financially cut off after his parents' divorce.[7] Conrad seeks help from an old friend Dylan, played by Billy Crudup, and immediately falls for Dylan's girlfriend (Olivia Wilde).[8] The Longest Week is an adaptation of Glanz's short film, A Relationship in Four Days, which was screened at the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Critics' Week in 2008.[9][10]

Captain America: Brave New World, 2025

Glanz co-wrote the screenplay for Captain America: Brave New World starring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America alongside Harrison Ford.[11] The film is an American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Sam Wilson / Captain America. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the fourth installment in the Captain America film series, a continuation of the television miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), and the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Julius Onah from a screenplay by Rob Edwards and the writing teams of Glanz and Onah, Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson. The film received mixed reviews; however, it was praised for reflecting an American desire for Black people to effect change and lead the charge.[12][13]

Savage House, 2026

Glanz wrote and directed Savage House, a black comedy set in the 18th century in England amidst a pox outbreak about a family of social climbers who scramble to impress a higher ranking nobleman.[14][15] Starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy as Sir Chauncey and Lady Savage, the film offers satirical commentary on growing class divides and power inequalities.[16][17] The cinematography, costumes and set designs capture both the decadence and the gruesome health conditions of the era.[18]

Additional projects

Glanz sold the drama, Race to the South Pole, to Pearl Street Productions in 2012 with Casey Affleck attached as the lead.[19] In 2016, he adapted pianist Byron Janis' memoir Chopin and Beyond, with Martin Scorsese attached to direct.[20][21] In 2023, Glanz adapted the screenplay of Nemesis, Philip Roth’s final novel, which deals with such timely themes as antisemitism and an epidemic.[22][23] Glanz co-wrote the biopic Samo Lives, which is in production, about the life and enduring impact of famed graffiti and urban artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat.[24] Kelvin Harrison is starring as Basquiat and Julius Onah co-wrote and is directing the project.[25] Samo Lives will be the first version of the Haitian-born artist's story directed and co-authored by a Black filmmaker.[26]

Television

The Trivial Pursuits of Arthur Banks, 2011

Glanz created the three-episode series, The Trivial Pursuits of Arthur Banks, which follows a successful playwright as he stages his latest play based on his dysfunctional life.[27] The Webby-nominated series stars Adam Goldberg, Jeffrey Tambor, and Laura Clery.[5] The series marked the first production for AMC's Digital Studios, which co-released the program through Hulu.[28]

Music videos and commercials

In 2015, Glanz directed the music video for Carly Rae Jepsen's song, "I Really Like You", starring Tom Hanks and Justin Bieber.[29] As a commercial director, Glanz is represented by MERMAN and has directed commercials for brands including Chanel, Carolina Herrera, DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, Lexus, and RAM.[30][31]

Credits

Film

Television

References

  1. ↑ Singh, Yash (2025-01-29). "Captain America star Anthony Mackie counters social media backlash against his Marvel superhero comment; says it's the 'honor of a lifetime' to take the lead". www.soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  2. ↑ "Captain America: Brave New World movie review (2025) | Roger Ebert". www.rogerebert.com. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  3. ↑ "The Longest Week movie review (2014) | Roger Ebert". www.rogerebert.com. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  4. ↑ Critic, Kevin Maher, Chief Film. "The Savage House review — Richard E Grant and Claire Foy are extraordinary". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2026-06-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. 1 2 "Weaving A Web Series Along With A Spot/Feature Directorial Career". SHOOTonline. 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  6. ↑ "Peter Glanz News & Biography - Empire". www.empireonline.com. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  7. ↑ Tsai, Martin (2014-09-04). "Review: An oblivious 'Longest Week' quickly wears out its welcome". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  8. ↑ "The Longest Week". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  9. ↑ "A Relationship in four days | La Semaine de la Critique of Festival de Cannes". Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  10. ↑ Yamato, Jen (2014-06-25). "Gravitas Snags Jason Bateman-Olivia Wilde Comedy 'The Longest Week'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  11. ↑ "MARVEL STUDIOS' CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD'S RED HULK SMASHES THROUGH TRAFALGAR SQUARE WITH CAP'S SHIELD IN HAND". UK Press. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  12. ↑ Barnes, Brooks (2025-02-16). "Marvel's New 'Captain America' Is No. 1, Despite a Backlash and Poor Reviews". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
  13. ↑ Newby, Richard (2025-02-16). "Chris Evans' Captain America Wasn't Expected to Save Us. So Why Is Anthony Mackie's?". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
  14. ↑ Savage House. Retrieved 2025-02-03 – via letterboxd.com.
  15. ↑ "Savage House | SXSW London 2026 Films". sxswlondon.com. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
  16. ↑ Yossman, K. J. (2024-02-16). "Claire Foy, Richard E. Grant to Lead Peter Glanz Period Movie 'Savage House' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  17. ↑ "Savage House trailer teases Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy in blackly comic period drama". Empire. 2026-03-23. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
  18. ↑ Simpson, George (2026-06-03). "Savage House review – Richard E Grant and Claire Foy's decadent Downton Abbey". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
  19. ↑ "Casey Affleck Racing To The South Pole". Empire. 2012-09-20. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  20. ↑ McNary, Dave (2016-01-08). "Martin Scorsese Developing Byron Janis Biopic at Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  21. ↑ "Martin Scorsese developing a biopic on classical pianist Byron Janis". EW.com. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  22. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2023-05-16). "Abner Benaim To Direct Feature Adaptation Of Philip Roth's 'Nemesis'; Fabula's Pablo Larraín Among Producers". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  23. ↑ Nemesis. Retrieved 2025-02-03 – via letterboxd.com.
  24. ↑ "A Biopic of Late New York Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat Is In the Works". Town & Country. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  25. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (2022-01-05). "Kelvin Harrison Jr. to Star in Jean-Michel Basquiat Biopic 'Samo Lives' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  26. ↑ "SAMO LIVES, The Jean-Michel Basquiat Biographical Film Written, Directed And Produced By Julius Onah, Set For Production In Fall 2022". Essence. 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  27. ↑ Risi, Craig (2017-02-07). "Peter Glanz to direct Michael Sheen and Michelle Monaghan in Price of Admission". Critical Hit. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  28. ↑ "AMC launches digital outfit, says it's 'grateful' to Frank Darabont". Los Angeles Times. 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  29. ↑ Promonews. "Carly Rae Jepsen 'I Really Like You' by Peter Glanz | Videos". Promonewstv. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  30. ↑ "Peter William Glanz". Merman. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  31. ↑ "Peter Glanz Commercial Projects | Valmont Production Company". VALMONT. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
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