Origins. "There's a sequel in the works. It's not scripted. We're not in production yet, but we set up at Fox Searchlight". Starting in 2015, Cahill is an executive producer of the Syfy TV show The Magicians, and directed the pilot episode. He is also an executive producer on The Path, and directed the first two episodes. Influences Cahill has cited Julian Schnabel as a significant influence on his work. He considers Krzysztof Kieslowski one of his favorite filmmakers, specifically citing The Double Life of Véronique as having a profound impact on him. Cahill, who has a casual interest in astronomy, was also influenced by the work of astronomer Richard Berendzen, in particular, Berendzen's audiobook Pulp Physics. He is also an admirer of Carl Sagan and Isaac Asimov. He has always admired science. His favorite movie of all time is 2001: A Space Odyssey. "Because that movie, what it presents to you, can’t be articulated in any other form than as a movie," he said. Filmography Awards and nominations References External links 1979 births Living people American cinematographers American male screenwriters American film editors Georgetown College (Georgetown University) alumni Writers from New Haven, Connecticut Film directors from Connecticut Film producers from Connecticut Screenwriters from Connecticut Alfred P. Sloan Prize winners