Marc Jobst is a Zimbabwean theatre and television director and producer. Initially contributing to long running BBC dramas such as Casualty and EastEnders, he has since shifted to American productions including Daredevil, The Witcher, and One Piece.

Early life

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Born in Zimbabwe, Jobst's father worked as a cattle rancher while his mother was a painter.[1] Moving to London, Jobst graduated from Newcastle University with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture in 1983.[2][3]

Career

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Jobst starred in a one-man production based on The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner in London, directed by John Yorke.[4] He also cofounded the theater production company Three Monkeys Theatre Company. Jobst worked with the BBC for 10 years as a producer and director on numerous drama shows.

His first American production was the season 3 episode "Aperitivo" of Hannibal.[5] Beginning work for Netflix, Jobst would direct episodes of the Marvel shows Daredevil, Luke Cage, and The Punisher.[6] Jobst then In addition to directing the final two episodes of the first season, he also worked on reshoots for the pilot episode, shooting a lauded sword fight in one continuous shot.[7][8]

Jobst was then contacted by One Piece show runner Matt Owens to executive produce and direct the first two episodes of the live-action series. Owens previously worked with Jobst on the season two episode "Wig Out" of Luke Cage, and contacted him to work on the new series after being impressed by his ability to juggle the humorous and dramatic tones of the episode.[9] This made One Piece the seventh series Jobst worked on for Netflix.[10][11]

Jobst is reportedly developing two feature films. The first, Home, explores homelessness through the eyes of three young people while the second is based on a true story set during World War II in Lithuania.[5]

Filmography

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Year Title Notes
2000 Calling the Wind Television film; also writer
2000 Summat Else Short film
2002 Belonging 5 episodes
2002 EastEnders 1 episode
2002 North Face Television film
2003–2006 Casualty 5 episodes
2005 The Man-Eating Wolves of Gysinge Television film; also writer
2006 Sorted 2 episodes
2007 Lewis 1 episode
2007 Waterloo Road 1 episode
2008 Lark Rise to Candleford 2 episodes
2009 Criminal Justice 2 episodes
2009 Sleep with Me Television film
2011 Walking the Dead 2 episodes
2011 Case Histories 2 episodes
2012 Upstairs Downstairs 2 episodes
2012 The Paradise 3 episodes
2014 Silk 2 episodes
2015 The Musketeers 2 episodes
2015 Hannibal 1 episode (Aperitivo)
2015 Hemlock Grove 1 episode
2016–2018 Daredevil 2 episodes
2016–2018 Luke Cage 2 episodes
2017 Black Sails 1 episode
2017 Tin Star 2 episodes
2017 The Punisher 1 episode
2018 Runaways 1 episode
2019 Berlin Station 2 episodes
2019 The Witcher 2 episodes
2021 Jupiter's Legacy 2 episodes
2023 One Piece 2 episodes; also executive producer

References

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  1. ^ Archer, Greg (2023-08-31). "Exclusive: Director Marc Jobst Leaps from The Witcher and Sets Sail Aboard One Piece". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  2. ^ "Archive Items - University Events - Newcastle University". www.ncl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  3. ^ "Marc Jobst". moviepilot.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  4. ^ "Speakers | Marc Jobst | London Screenwriters' Festival". Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  5. ^ a b "Exclusive interview: 'One Piece' director and executive producer Mark Jobst talks Netflix's blockbuster new series, 'Hannibal,' 'Daredevil,' 'The Witcher,' and more". We Got This Covered. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  6. ^ "'One Piece' director brings his 'Daredevil' and 'The Witcher' experience exciting new show". Yahoo News. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  7. ^ Gravemaster (2019-05-29). "UPDATED! Last day of The Witcher filming: cast updates, set photos and Marc Jobst". Redanian Intelligence. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  8. ^ Connolly, Jason (2022-05-08). "The Daredevil Scene Marc Jobst Compares To The Witcher". Looper. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  9. ^ Davids, Brian (2023-08-31). "'One Piece' Director Marc Jobst Talks Adapting the Best-Selling Manga and His 'Daredevil' Memories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  10. ^ Amin, Arezou (2023-08-31). "Why 'One Piece' Is the Show We Need Right Now, According to Director Marc Jobst". Collider. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  11. ^ "The Real Reason Why Buggy Was Portrayed as More Evil in Live Action Revealed - OtakuKart". otakukart.com. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
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