Who directed the 2013 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby?

Baz Luhrmann directed the 2013 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Craig Pearce, bringing his highly stylized visual approach to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway, and Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan.

Luhrmann’s version places the story’s 1922 Jazz Age setting alongside a modern soundtrack featuring artists such as Jay-Z, Lana Del Rey, Beyoncé, and André 3000. The production was shot in 3D, with principal photography taking place in Sydney, Australia, even though the story is set around Long Island and New York City. The film opened the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Viewers sometimes confuse Luhrmann with earlier Gatsby filmmakers. Jack Clayton directed the 1974 theatrical version starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, while Robert Markowitz directed the 2000 television film. Francis Ford Coppola wrote the screenplay for the 1974 film, but he did not direct the 2013 adaptation. Luhrmann’s film won Academy Awards for production design and costume design.