Although most people know him as Jim Halpert fromThe Office,John Krasinskideserves all the credit for a recent horror franchise that has found stellar streaming success. All threeA Quiet Placemovies are not only in the top 10 on Paramount+, but currently occupy each of the top three spots. Krasinski wrote and directed the first twoQuiet Placemovies, which starEmily BluntandCillian Murphyand follow a family navigating a post-apocalyptic world where sound draws monsters. All three of theQuiet Placemovies have been well received by critics and audiences, with the critics' scores of the first three movies registering at 96%, 91%, and 86%, with audience ratings coming in at strong scores of 83%, 92%, and 74% on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes.
While Krasinski wrote and directed the first twoQuiet Placemovies,Bryan WoodsandScott Beckalso have credit for the screenplay for the first film, with credit for the characters on the second. However, for the third film,A Quiet Place: Day One, which actually serves as a prequel detailing the first day of the invasion, Krasinski passed off creative control toMichael Sarnoski, who directed the film and co-wrote the script along withThe Officeactor. BeforeA Quiet Place: Day One, Sarnoski made his directorial debut in 2021 with theNicholas Cage-ledPig. He’s off to a strong start withPigandA Quiet Place: Day Oneon his resume thus far with bothHugh JackmanandJodie Comerset to star in his next film,The Death of Robin Hood.
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Was Supposed To Have a Different Director
While Michael Sarnoski directedA Quiet Place: Day One, another acclaimed Hollywood director was originally tapped for the job.Jeff Nicholswas initially brought on to helm theQuiet Placeprequel, but backed out early in the process.Nichols cited creative differences with creator John Krasinski, revealing that although he would be directing, it would still absolutely be Krasinski’s movie. Nichols went on to directThe Bikeriders, theTom HardyandAustin Butler-led motorcycle drama which isdominating the Peacock streaming charts.
A Quiet Place: Day Onewas written by John Krasinski and Michael Sarnoski and directed by Sarnoski. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watch all threeQuiet Placefilms onParamount+.
A Quiet Place: Day One
Experience the day the world went quiet.
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