Ben Wheatley5

Ben Wheatley was born in Billericay, Essex, and grew up watching Doctor Who, particularly during Tom Baker’s era. As a teenager he met Amy Jump, later his wife and key collaborator. Their short films led to TV work on Time Trumpet, Modern Toss and Ideal. Wheatley debuted with Down Terrace (2009), followed by Kill List and Sightseers. He later directed Doctor Who, High-Rise, Free Fire, Rebecca and In the Earth.