Wicker Man sequel director Justin Hardy dies aged 61
His family said the award-winning filmmaker had just finished Wrath Of The Gods, which is set to premiere at FrightFest later this month.
- Filmmaker Justin Hardy died on Friday night at age 61 after suffering a heart attack, just as his final film was set to premiere later this month.
- Hardy was the son of Robin Hardy, director of the 1973 classic The Wicker Man; throughout his career, he directed historical dramas for the BBC, Channel, and CNN while teaching at University College London.
- Wrath of the Gods serves as the final chapter of his father's trilogy, which began with The Wicker Man and continued with the 2011 film The Wicker Tree; Hardy also made the 2024 documentary Children of the Wicker Man with his brother, Dominic Hardy.
- His family stated they are "devastated" and "heartbroken" he will miss the premiere later this month, though he is survived by his wife, Larissa, and their four children.
- Throughout his career, Hardy earned a BAFTA, a Broadcast Award, and four Royal Television Society Awards for acclaimed work on series including The Bill and documentaries about the Spanish Flu.
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thisisoxfordshire.co.ukHollywood film director who went to Oxford University dies aged 61
Hollywood film director Justin Hardy, who attended Oxford University, has died aged 61.
Justin Hardy, son of 'The Wicker Man' director Robin Hardy, passes away aged 61 following a heart attack
British filmmaker Justin Hardy has sadly died at sixty-one. He recently concluded production on 'Wrath of the Gods', the final installment of the Wicker Man franchise, which embodies his father Robin Hardy's ultimate creative intent. Alongside directing, he shared his passion for filmmaking through teaching screenwriting and is celebrated for his imaginative talent and deep familial bonds.
'The Wicker Man' sequel director Justin Hardy dies ahead of film's premiere
'The Wicker Man' sequel director Justin Hardy dies ahead of film's premiereBritish filmmaker Justin Hardy has died at the age of 61 after suffering a heart attack. His family confirmed that Hardy died on Friday night.In a statement, they described him as a creative person who loved both filmmaking...
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