Join us for a 90-minute Career Retrospective of actor Joel Edgerton, moderated by Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter.
BIO:
Joel Edgerton is an acclaimed Australian actor, writer, and filmmaker, born in Blacktown, New South Wales. A graduate of the Nepean Drama School, he began his career in stage and screen before gaining international attention as Owen Lars in 'Star Wars: Episode II and Episode III.' Over the years, he has starred in a wide range of films including 'The Great Gatsby,' 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Warrior,' 'Black Mass,' 'Loving'—for which he earned a Golden Globe nomination—and 'The Gift,' which also marked his directorial debut. Edgerton’s versatility extends to voice work, stage performances, and co-writing Netflix’s 'The King.'
Most recently, Edgerton starred in AppleTV+’s 'Dark Matter' and Charlie Polinger’s 'The Plague,' which premiered at Cannes. He also produced the award-winning Sundance documentary 'Daughters' and appeared in 'The Boys in the Boat,' directed by George Clooney. Upcoming, he will star opposite Felicity Jones in 'Train Dreams,' directed by Clint Bentley and adapted from Denis Johnson’s novella. He has also wrapped production on Netflix’s Australian limited series 'Boy Swallows Universe' and continues to take on projects as both actor and producer.
Edgerton’s filmography is marked by collaborations with top-tier directors including Ridley Scott, Ron Howard, David Lowery, and Jeff Nichols. Notable past roles include 'Thirteen Lives,' 'The Stranger,' 'Master Gardener,' and the Emmy-winning Amazon series 'The Underground Railroad.' A frequent contributor to Australian cinema and theater, he continues to split his time between Australia and London, maintaining a dynamic presence across film, television, and stage.
Photo credit: Gerhard Kassner-Berlinale
