James Marshall

James Marshall (born c. 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada) is a seasoned Canadian television producer and director. He launched his career directing series like Viper, The Sentinel, Dead Like Me, and The O.C. before gaining prominence on Smallville—directing 26 episodes and producing over 170. He later served as executive producer as the show solidified its run. With a Directing Guild of America and Canada membership, his credits span across Falling Skies, Into the Badlands, The Shannara Chronicles, and notably, he directed two episodes of Wednesday for Netflix

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Beginning in the late ’90s with episodic television (Viper, Caitlin’s Way), Marshall’s trajectory soared with roles on The O.C. and Dead Like Me. He became a cornerstone of Smallville—directing 26 episodes and producing 170+ episodes—eventually taking on an executive producer role . His versatility extended to genre series including Supergirl, Shadowhunters, The Shannara Chronicles, Into the Badlands, and in 2022, he shifted to dark comedy fantasy—co-directing two episodes of Wednesday on Netflix alongside Tim Burton and Gandja Monteiro.