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McKinley Tapped by Range Media Partners
31 Mar
Summary
- Director Padriac McKinley signed with Range Media Partners.
- His film 'The Weight' premiered at Sundance and Berlin.
- McKinley previously directed episodes of 'Kingdom' and 'American Gods'.
Filmmaker Padriac McKinley has signed with Range Media Partners following the acquisition of his film 'The Weight' by Vertical. This new representation marks a significant step for McKinley, who previously worked as an editor on numerous feature films and television episodes.
His directorial debut, 'The Weight,' an adventure set in the depression-era and starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The film later screened at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, earning a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It is slated for a theatrical release on September 18.
McKinley's career includes directing and executive producing high-profile television series such as 'Kingdom,' 'American Gods,' and 'The Loudest Voice.' He also served as an EP on the Peabody Award-winning 'The Good Lord Bird' and directed the Netflix documentary series 'Fightworld.'
