John Glenn (screenwriter) American screenwriter and film director
John Patrick Glenn is an American screenwriter, producer, and director.
Glenn launched his screenwriting career in 1999, when he sold his spec script Red World to Jerry Bruckheimer and Walt Disney Pictures [ 1] in a multi-studio bidding war. Since, he has scripted original films for every major studio, handled production rewrites, produced and directed film, and created Television at myriad of major networks. He formerly served as the showrunner and executive Producer of the CBS drama SEAL Team .[ 2]
Television career
Glenn sold his first television show, Black Star , in 2001 to UPN. He has continued to create, write, produce, and direct dozens of projects throughout the last 20 years. Most notably he has created and produced Identity (ABC Studios), The Hatfields and McCoys (NBC/ABC Studios), Tin Man (NBC and Universal Television Studios), Allegiance (NBC and Universal Television Studios), Miranda's Rights (NBC and Universal Television Studios), and SEAL Team (as showrunner, CBS Studios and CBS Network). Over the course of his extensive career, Glenn has developed, sold, and produced over three dozen projects to every major network, including ABC,[ 3] [ 4] NBC,[ 5] CBS,[ 6] and Fox.[ 7] Prior to taking over SEAL Team , Glenn's production company, John Glenn Entertainment, was based at NBC/Universal on the Universal studio lot.[ 8] During Glenn's successful 4-year tenure with NBC/Universal, he sold and produced multiple projects, and served as Executive Producer on the NBC drama, Allegiance .[ 9] Glenn moved his company to CBS in September 2017.[ 10] Glenn wrote and produced the feature Elevation,[ 11] starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin, which is slated for a fall 2024 release. He is currently working on The Assassin at MAX and a historically based vision of Robin Hood set up at Lionsgate & MGM.
Film career
Glenn has scripted feature films for every major studio, including Journey to the Center of the Earth , Clash of the Titans and The Lazarus Project (which Glenn wrote and directed). In 2008, he delivered a page one rewrite of Eagle Eye that Steven Spielberg attached to direct. Glenn also worked on re-imaginings for Blade Runner with producer Bud Yorkin ,[ 12] and for The Warriors with director Tony Scott .[ 13]
He produced the film Disaster with Roy T. Wood as the director and just recently sold two more films as of 2021.
Glenn has partnered with producers such as Mark Gordon ,[ 14] Peter Chernin ,[ 15] Bert Salke,[ 16] Roma Downy ,[ 17] and Kurtzman-Orci.[ 18] He has worked with notable directors such as M. Night Shyamalan ,[ 19] Paul W. S. Anderson ,[ 20] McG ,[ 21] and actors Charlize Theron ,[ 22] Sophia Bush ,[ 23] Marcia Gay Harden ,[ 16] Virginia Madsen ,[ 24] Jason O'Mara ,[ 25] David Boreanaz ,[ 9] and Angela Bassett ,[ 26]
Personal life
Glenn was born on December 18, 1971, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California . He currently resides outside of Los Angeles in San Marino, California with his wife and three children.
Filmography
Films
Elevation (2024) - as Producer, Screenwriter
Run the Night (2024) - as Producer, Screenwriter
Merlin (2024) - as Producer, Screenwriter
The Debt (2024) - as Producer
Cut & Run (2023) - as Producer, Screenwriter
Knights of the Borrowed Dark (2018) - as Producer, Screenwriter
Abducted (2013) - as Screenwriter
Dog Show (2011) - as Producer
Junkers (2009) - as Screenwriter
Eagle Eye (2008) - as Screenwriter
Law Abiding Citizen (2008) - PRODUCTION REWRITE as Screenwriter
The Lazarus Project (2006) - as Director, Screenwriter
Disaster (2006) - as Producer
The Source (2005) - as Screenwriter
Radiant (2004) - as Screenwriter
The Warriors (2003) - as Screenwriter
Blade Runner v.2 (2003) - as Screenwriter
Clash of the Titans (2002) - as Screenwriter (uncredited)
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2000) - as Screenwriter
Red World (1999) - as Screenwriter
Television
Robin Hood (2024) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer
The Assassin (2024) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer
The Miller Line (2024) - as Showrunner, Overseeing Pilot & Writers for the Studio
Miami Law (2024) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer with Matt Lopez
The HURT Unit (2023) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer with Matt Lopez
Last Light (2022) - as Consulting Producer/Rewrites & Reshoots
The House on Hoarder Hill (2021) - as Showrunner, Writer, Executive Producer
Viola Wells (2020) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer
Cabin Fever (2018-2019) - as Executive Producer
SEAL Team (2018โ19) - as Showrunner / Executive Producer
Trader (2018) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer
Murder Room (2018) - as Showrunner, Creator, Executive Producer
My Fair Baby (2017) - as Creator, Executive Producer
Samuri (2017) - as Executive Producer
The Evidence Room (2016) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Dreamer (2016) - as Executive Producer
Under Suspicion (2016) - as Executive Producer
Heavenly Creatures (2015-2016) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Miranda's Rights (2015-2016) - as Executive Producer
Caesar (2015-2016) - as Executive Producer
Coyote (2015-2016) - as Writer, Executive Producer (with David Goyer)
The Possession of Maggie Gill (2014-2015) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Last Hour (2014-2015) - as Executive Producer
Critical (2014-2015) - as Executive Producer
Justice (2014-2015) - as Executive Producer
Allegiance (2014) - as Executive Producer
Domino (2013-2014) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Ghost Projekt (2013-2014) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Conception (2013-2014) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Tin Man (2013-2014) - as Executive Producer
The Hatfields and McCoys (2012-2013) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Lost Horizon (2012) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Treasure Island (2011) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Kate Warne (2011) - as Executive Producer
Identity (2010-2011) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Treadstone (2010) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Fallen (2009) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Fix It Men (2008) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Mercy (2007) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Bullet (2006) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Drift (2005-2006) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
McCabe (2005-2006) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Silverlake (2004) - as Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Deegan's Century (2004) - as Creator, Writer, Co-Executive Producer
Payback (2002) - as Creator, Writer, Co-Executive Producer
Black Star (2001) - as Creator, Writer, Producer
References
^ Lyons, Charles (April 8, 2002). "Glenn, Wright to update 'Warriors' " . Variety . Retrieved September 3, 2013 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 23, 2018). " 'SEAL Team': John Glenn Joins CBS Series As New Showrunner, Two EPs Depart" . Deadline . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 28, 2015). " 'Caesar' Drama From Matt Lopez & John Glenn Gets ABC Put Pilot Commitment" . Deadline . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Tartaglione, Nancy (March 26, 2013). "ABC Studios, Sonar Entertainment Team For 'Fix It Men' From Creator John Glenn" . Deadline . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 14, 2011). "Maria Grasso & Deb Spera Sell 3 Dramas, Including Modern-Day 'Treasure Island' " . Deadline . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 3, 2010). " 'CSI' Creator Takes On Robert Ludlum With 'Treadstone' Spy Drama Project At CBS" . Deadline . Archived from the original on August 30, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Schneider, Michael (September 21, 2009). "Chernin's 'Fallen' rises" . Variety . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 30, 2013). "Writer John Glenn Signs Overall Deal With Uni TV" . Deadline . Retrieved May 30, 2013 .
^ a b " 'SEAL Team': John Glenn Joins CBS Series As New Showrunner, Two EPs Depart" . www.msn.com . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .[dead link ]
^ Schneider, Michael (May 16, 2018). "TV Facts on Pacts: Who's Scored Overall Deals" . Variety . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Grobar, Matt (May 17, 2024). "Vertical Acquires Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Thriller 'Elevation' Starring Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin And Maddie Hasson" . Deadline . Retrieved September 30, 2024 .
^ Sciretta, Peter (September 29, 2008). "Exclusive: Eagle Eye Co-Writers Working on Blade Runner 2" . SlashFilm . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Dunkley, Charles Lyons,Cathy (April 9, 2002). "Glenn, Wright to update 'Warriors' " . Variety . Retrieved March 13, 2019 . {{cite web }}
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^ Rose, Lacey (March 26, 2013). "Mark Gordon, ABC Studios Prep Time-Travel Drama" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Schneider, Michael. "Chernin's 'Fallen' rises" . Variety . Retrieved September 20, 2009 .
^ a b Schneider, Michael (March 23, 2006). "Harden down for 'Drift' " . Variety . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 13, 2015). "NBC Pilot 'Unveiled' Sets John Glenn As New Writer" . Deadline . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ "Eagle Eye" . The Hollywood Reporter . September 24, 2008. Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie. "M. Night Shyamalan/John Glenn Modern-Day Moby Dick Drama Goes To NBC As Put Pilot" . Deadline . Retrieved October 3, 2012 .
^ Frutkin, AJ. "ABC Greenlights Pilots Our Thirties, Drift" . Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2006 .
^ "McG and John Glenn Team Up for McCabe" . MovieWeb . Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2005 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 7, 2012). "NBC To Team With Charlize Theron & John Glenn For Modern Hatfields & McCoys Series" . Deadline . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 1, 2013). "Sophia Bush To Star In NBC Pilot 'Hatfields & McCoys', 'The Selection' Finds Celeste" . Deadline . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Abrams, Natalie. "Pilot Season: Virginia Madsen Joins the Cast of NBC's Hatfields & McCoys" . TV Guide . Retrieved February 12, 2013 .
^ "Jason O'Mara Lands Lead Role in ABC's Drama Pilot 'Drift' " . Media Life Magazine . Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2006 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 3, 2011). "Angela Bassett To Star In ABC Pilot 'Identity' " . Deadline . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .