About me
Michael Gracey is a renowned Australian filmmaker with an impressive background in visual effects, music production and commercials.
He made his film directorial debut with Fox’s THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya. The holiday hit has become one of the highest grossing live-action musicals of all time, earning a Golden Globe win as well as an Academy Award nomination. Its original soundtrack went double platinum and was the highest selling album of 2018.
In 2019, Gracey executive produced Paramount’s Elton John biopic, ROCKETMAN, starring Taron Egerton, before directing and producing Amazon’s music documentary, P!NK: ALL I KNOW SO FAR in 2021.
He is currently slated to direct Paramount’s adaptation of the bestselling childrens book, Nevermoor, and to produce and direct a musical based on the life of Luciano Pavarotti for the West End.
Gracey began his career in the world of commercials and music videos, earning acclaim for innovative and viral campaigns such as Evian’s “Roller Babies” and T-Mobile’s “Dance” flashmob. He has continued his advertising success with notable collaborations with McDonalds, Samsung, and Lindt for the Super Bowl.
