Richard A. Wright

Richard A. Wright, born and raised in Rochester, New York, isn't exactly a household name, but if you’ve watched anything from “The Righteous Gemstones” to “Halloween” (yeah, that one), you’ve seen his work. He’s the guy behind the scenes, sweating the details, making sure every shot looks just right—even if you never see his face. Production designer, assistant director, jack-of-all-trades—he’s worn a bunch of hats and somehow manages to make it look effortless. His fingerprints are all over “Mud” (2012), that indie darling with Matthew McConaughey running around in the Arkansas wilds. Wright’s knack for capturing the grit and heart of small-town America? Man, it’s like he grew up skipping stones on muddy rivers himself. Then you’ve got “Halloween” (2018), which, let’s be real, could’ve been a disaster if the vibe was off. But Wright nails that moody, creeping dread—making Haddonfield feel like a real place you wouldn’t want to walk through alone at night. And don’t forget “The Righteous Gemstones” (2019)—a show that’s all glitzy televangelist excess and deep-fried Southern weirdness. Wright’s role here isn’t just about building sets; he creates whole worlds that feel lived-in, from the velvet-draped megachurches to the backwater motels. He’s the kind of behind-the-scenes wizard you’d want on your team if you actually care about making movies that look and feel real. Wright’s not just punching the clock; he’s shaping the stories you remember.