In 2011, he directed Frankenstein for the National Theatre. This production was broadcast to cinemas as a part of National Theatre Live on 17 March 2011. He has appeared on Top Gear and set the fastest wet lap at that time. In 2014 both Boyle and Christian Colson signed to a first look deal with FX Productions.

In September 2022, it was announced that Boyle would direct a dance adaptation