I used some of my tax refund money to buy all of Ayer's movies, and so far I'm not disappointed. This guy is a raw, pure talent and his knack for crafting ensemble pieces and cop dramas is second only to Michael Mann. The best way I can describe him is "Michael Mann on Steroids."
I cannot imagine a better writer/director for this project, and damn it, he's climbing my list as one of my favorite writer/directors.
So yeah, I own every film he's been a part of as a writer and director, and here's his filmography:
Writer:
U-571 (2000)
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Training Day (2001)
Dark Blue (2002)
S.W.A.T. (2003)
Director:
Street Kings (2008)
Writer / Director:
Harsh Times (2005)
End of Watch (2012)
Sabotage (2014)
Fury (2014)
This dude KNOWS how to write, man. He really gets it. Training Day is one of the best screenplays ever written.