EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed filmmaker D.J. Caruso for representation in all areas.
Caruso launched his career directing standout episodes of television including The Shield, Steven Spielberg’s High Incident, and James Cameron’s Dark Angel, before making his feature debut with The Salton Sea, a critically acclaimed crime thriller starring Val Kilmer. He went on to deliver a string of box office hits including Disturbia, starring Shia LaBeouf; Eagle Eye, featuring LaBeouf alongside Michelle Monaghan; and I Am Number Four — all of which opened at No. 1.
In 2017, Caruso revived the xXx action franchise with The Return of Xander Cage, which grossed over $347 million worldwide and featured a global ensemble led by Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, and Samuel L. Jackson. Additional credits include Taking Lives (Warner Bros.) starring Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke; Two for the Money (Universal) with Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey; and the indie drama Standing Up.
Caruso’s most recent feature, Mary, a biblical epic reimagining the early life of Mary, mother of Jesus, debuted on Netflix in 2024 and reached the Top 10 in 71 countries, peaking at No. 4 globally. The film starred Noa Cohen in the title role and Anthony Hopkins as King Herod.
That same year, Caruso directed Bronx Zoo ’90, a critically praised docuseries for Peacock that followed the 1990 New York Yankees.
Caruso continues to be repped by manager Geyer Kosinski of Media Talent Group.