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Murai: TV's top director on 'Widow's Bay' & career journey
8 May
Summary
- Hiro Murai, a sought-after director, never had a master plan.
- His career began with music videos and early Donald Glover collaborations.
- Murai aims for bold, original ideas in his directorial choices.
Filmmaker Hiro Murai, renowned for his directing on "Atlanta" and "Station Eleven," admits he never followed a master plan for his career. He found his passion for filmmaking in his youth in Los Angeles and began by directing music videos, a role that taught him abstract storytelling.
His early collaborations with Donald Glover, notably "Atlanta" and the Grammy-winning "This Is America" video, proved pivotal. Murai now directs "Widow's Bay," an Apple TV+ horror-comedy. He sought out the project for its bold concept and unique blend of cozy and unsettling tones.
Murai directed five episodes of "Widow's Bay" Season 1. He prioritizes projects that push boundaries, stating he looks for ideas he hasn't seen before. His directorial approach blends grounded reality with surprising, absurd elements, a style that has made him a highly sought-after talent in television.
