In 2011, he directed the thriller The Grey, starring Liam Neeson. Carnahan was one of the executive producers for NBC's The Blacklist, starring James Spader and Megan Boone, during its first season. He directed the pilot, and went on to co-write and direct the ninth episode, "Anslo Garrick". Carnahan also wrote the story for episode 16, "Mako Tanida". He is currently writing the script for the film adaptation of the Mark Millar comic book series Nemesis with his brother Matthew and will be directing. He is also set to direct Mark Bowden's book Killing Pablo. Carnahan executive produced the NBC political thriller State of Affairs, starring Katherine Heigl and Alfre Woodard, which premiered November 17, 2014. He directed and co-wrote the pilot. In April 2022, Lionsgate Films revealed that Carnahan will direct Shadow Force, starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy. Personal life Carnahan serves on the Creative Council of Represent.Us, a nonpartisan anti-corruption organization. Filmography Film Producer The Devil Takes a Holiday (Associate) The Fourth Kind Wheelman Into the Ashes (Executive) Point Blank Short films Television Frequent collaborators References External links Interview with Joe Carnahan at LeisureSuit.net 1969 births American male bloggers American bloggers California State University, Sacramento alumni Male actors from Sacramento, California Living people Male actors from Delaware Male actors from Detroit Film directors from Michigan Action film directors