Personal info
Known for
Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
09 February
Location
Montevideo, Uruguay
Edit pageFede Álvarez
Biography
Federico Álvarez (born February 9, 1978) is a Uruguayan director, writer, and producer. He is best known for directing the films Evil Dead (2013), Don't Breathe (2016), and Alien: Romulus (2024).
Álvarez directed The Girl in the Spider's Web, a reboot of the English-language The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series, based on the novel of the same name. The film featured an entirely new cast compared to the 2011 film, and it was released on November 9, 2018. In April 2019, Álvarez, alongside Doug Liman, directed reshoots for the 2021 film Chaos Walking, which added $15 million to the film's budget.
In 2021, Álvarez directed all nine episodes of Calls for Apple TV+, a primarily audio-based series with animated visual components. He also co-wrote and co-produced Don't Breathe 2, released on August 13, 2021, directed by Rodo Sayagues. In 2024, he wrote and directed Alien: Romulus.
