Sam Wrench


Sam Wrench is British director, known for his concert films and music competition TV shows, in particular BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA, Billie Eilish: Live at the O2 and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Film in 2023.
In addition to his concert film work he directed debut seasons of Rhythm and Flow, La Firma, My Kind of Country, The Road and Alter Ego, as well as episodes of American Idol.

Directing

In March 2025, it was announced that Wrench would be directing a potential remake of the 1980 American musical drama film The Idolmaker. In April 2025, it was announced that Wrench would be directing a potential remake of the 1992 American romantic thriller drama film The Bodyguard.

Awards and nominations