Born in 1973, he is a British-born American screenwriter, producer, and director known for his work on blockbuster films. He earned a degree in film from Columbia University and an MFA from the University of Southern California. He gained prominence with "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and the "X-Men" series. His directorial debut was "Dark Phoenix" in 2019. Besides film, he has worked on TV projects like "The Twilight Zone" reboot. Renowned for his storytelling, he plays a key role in shaping modern sci-fi and action cinema.