R.I.P. J. Todd Anderson, storyboard artist on every Coen brothers movie since Raising Arizona

J. Todd Anderson, the storyboard artist behind every film directed by the Coen brothers since 1987, has passed away at the age of 67. Born in Ohio, Anderson's love for storyboarding began during his college years and led him to collaborate closely with the famous filmmaking duo, Joel and Ethan Coen. After being hired for their second feature, Raising Arizona, Anderson became an integral part of the Coen brothers' creative process, contributing storyboards for their subsequent films.

Anderson's unique artistic style and exceptional talent were highly regarded by Ethan Coen, who described him as a "visual savant." Throughout his career, Anderson contributed to a wide range of films, including collaborations with directors such as George Clooney, Frank Oz, and Shane Black. He also directed two movies of his own: The Naked Man in 1999 and My Mummy in 2008.

Despite his immense contributions to the world of cinema, Ethan Coen hinted that it would be difficult to predict who might work with Anderson in the future, as "it's too dismal to even think about."