A self-titled perfectionist, Del Toro has been working on his forthcoming title since 2006. He and co-writer Matthew Robbins penned the original spec script just days after the release of Pan's Labyrinth; his ethereal, nightmarish masterwork. Following the completion of Crimson Peak's bare bones, it was quietly sold to Universal Pictures where producer Donna Langley managed the exchange. Believing he would be getting ready to progress forward with the film, the studio suggested he prepare Hellboy II: The Golden Army first. Following that film, much creative involvement with The Hobbit saga and numerous production roles later, Crimson Peak was finally recovered after the Mexican built a solid rapport with Legendary Pictures. The team behind Pacific Rim were keen for further collaboration and took on his latest project. Universal released the script and enabled del Toro to direct under his newfound friends, providing they have a share in the production.
Film and UFC obsessive with a passion for scribbling words about them. Avid NFL fan and big Chelsea supporter too.
Film Studies degree graduate from the University of Brighton.
