Matthew Orton

Producer, Writer

    About Matthew Orton

    Shortly after graduating from Oxford University with a first-class degree in History, Matt participated in the prestigious Guiding Lights feature programme, mentored by Matt Charman, and was named a ‘Star of Tomorrow’ by Screen International.  His early feature scripts featured on the Brit List and the Black List.

    In 2015, Matt sold a spec screenplay to MGM about the capture of the Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. This script was produced and then released in 2018 as the feature OPERATION FINALE, directed by Chris Weitz and with a cast led by Oscar Isaac and Sir Ben Kingsley.

    In 2022, Matt provided consulting producer services across Marvel’s TV series MOON KNIGHT, also penning one episode.  2023 saw the release of Matt’s own 5-part TV series DEVIL’S PEAK, based on Deon Meyer’s acclaimed Benny Griessel novels, and produced by Lookout Point/Expanded Media for MNET.

    Matt’s past screen developments include work for the BBC, ITV, Netflix, Disney, Fox, Universal and Warners.  He’s worked with leading production companies on both sides of the pond such as Element, House and 21 Laps, and with award-winning directors such as Ridley Scott.

    In Development

      • Production
      • Company
      • Notes
      • UNTITLED BANE & DEATHSTROKE FILM
      • DC/Warners
      • Feature commission
      • UNTITLED 
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • Original feature in development as a writer/director
      • THE COUPLE
      • Carnival Films
      • TV thriller pilot in development
      • NIGHT OF THE HUNTER
      • Universal / Pascal Pictures
      • Feature commission based on the novel by David Grubb
      • DARK WIRE
      • Netflix
      • Feature commission adapted from Joseph Cox’s forthcoming book
        Director: Jason Bateman
      • SHIBUMI
      • Warner Brothers
      • Feature commission, based on the novel by Trevanian
        Director: Chad Stahelski

    TV

      • Production
      • Company
      • Notes
      • DEVIL’S PEAK
      • Lookout Point / Expanded Media / MNET
      • Creator for TV and Executive Producer on 5 x 60’ episodes
        Writer of 4 x 60’
          Based on Deon Meyer’s novels
      • MOON KNIGHT
      • Marvel / Disney
      • Consulting Producer on 6 x 60’ episodes
        Co-writer of Episode 5

    Film

      • Production
      • Company
      • Notes
      • OPERATION FINALE
      • Automatik / MGM / Netflix
      • Director: Chris Weitz Cast includes: Oscar Isaac, Sir Ben Kingsley
        “a stirring entertainment but also strong stuff. Highly recommended.” Deadline
        “an earnest and effective dramatization” New York Times
        “Ben Kingsley is masterfully menacing as Adolf Eichmann in this gripping account of the Nazi chief’s capture and interrogation” The Times ★★★★
      • CLEANER
      • Qwerty Films / Anton
      • Director: Martin Campbell
        Co-written by Matthew Orton, Simon Uttley and Paul Andrew Williams
        Starring Daisy Ridley and Clive Owen