William Oldroyd

Biography

William Oldroyd is a British director and screenwriter who has successfully transitioned from acclaimed theater productions to directing tense, psychologically complex screen dramas. A former Director in Residence at the Young Vic Theatre, he made his name globally with the critical hit Lady Macbeth (2016), which is credited with launching the career of Florence Pugh. In 2026, Oldroyd made his major television showrunning debut with the Netflix limited series "His & Hers" (premiered January 8, 2026). Developing the project from Alice Feeney’s bestselling novel, Oldroyd served as writer, executive producer, and director of multiple episodes (including the premiere and finale). The series, a twisted psychological thriller set in the sweltering heat of Georgia, stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal as an estranged couple—a reporter and a detective—caught on opposite sides of a murder investigation. Critics have praised the show for its "steamy, suspenseful" atmosphere and Oldroyd's signature command of unease. This high-profile streaming release follows the success of his 2023 film "Eileen", a noir thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie that premiered at Sundance to critical acclaim. The film further solidified his reputation for crafting dark, character-driven narratives about women pushed to their breaking points.

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