Brian Tucker (screenwriter) explained

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Brian Tucker
Years Active:2013–present
Nationality:American

Brian Tucker is an American screenwriter and executive producer best known for his work on Broken City and Secret Invasion.

Career

Tucker gained notability from writing an unsolicited screenplay for Broken City (2013), which was bought by Mandate Pictures.[1] [2] The script became part of the film industry's 2008 black list of "best, albeit unproduced, screenplays."[3] Speaking about the finished film, Emily Helwig of The Hollywood Reporter said "Tucker's screenplay might have been the problem and that it may have been a better story told as a period piece."[4] Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune had issues with the "coincidence and improbability" of Tucker's script.[5] In January 2019, he wrote a script for a biopic based on the life of Angela Davis.[6] In November 2019, it was announced that Tucker would serve as a screenwriter on a remake of The Fugitive.[7] In August 2021, it was revealed that Tucker had been hired to rewrite Todd McFarlane's screenplay for the upcoming Spawn reboot.[8] Tucker was also attached to write the screenplay for a Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance remake[9] [10] and an original film titled Expiration.[11] In April 2023, he was announced to have written all of the episodes of Secret Invasion, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Filmography

YearTitleCredited asNotes
WriterExecutive producer
2013Broken City[12]
2023Secret Invasion[13] 6 episodes
2025SpawnPre-production -->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Siegel . Tatiana . McNary . Dave . Mandate acquires 'Broken City' . . May 19, 2008 . August 28, 2021.
  2. Web site: Siegel . Tatiana . Malkovich, Mandate to make movies . . July 14, 2008 . August 28, 2021.
  3. News: Ito . Robert . Recalibrating a Directing Brotherhood . . January 12, 2013 . August 28, 2021.
  4. Helwig . Emily . 'Broken City': What the Critics Are Saying . . January 17, 2013 . August 28, 2021.
  5. News: The purr of power in 'Broken City' &#9733&#9733 1/2 . Chicago Tribune . January 17, 2013. August 28, 2021.
  6. Web site: Sundance Exclusive: Julie Dash To Helm Angela Davis Biopic From Lionsgate. Obie. Brooke. January 27, 2019. Shadow and Act. July 5, 2023.
  7. https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1112102-the-fugitive-albert-hughes-to-helm-warner-bros-remake The Fugitive Albert Hughes to Helm Warner Bros. Remake
  8. Web site: Kit. Borys. August 13, 2021. 'Spawn' Movie Gets 'Broken City' Scribe as New Writer (Exclusive). August 28, 2021. The Hollywood Reporter. en-US.
  9. News: WB wants Vengeance. Fleming. Mike Jr.. January 6, 2010. Variety. August 28, 2021.
  10. Web site: Fleming. Mike Jr.. Cannes: Park Chan-wook's Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance Getting Remake. May 20, 2013. Deadline Hollywood. August 28, 2021.
  11. http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/adrien-brody-set-to-play-a-poisoned-cia-agent-in-action-thriller-expiration-330 Adrien Brody set to play a poisoned CIA agent in action thriller Expiration
  12. Web site: Broken City . . 26 February 2013 . August 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210129150027/https://www.timeout.com/movies/broken-city . 29 January 2021 . live.
  13. Web site: Tinoco . Armando . April 2, 2023 . Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' Trailer: Samuel L. Jackson Returns As Nick Fury For "One Last Fight" As Premiere Date Is Revealed . April 2, 2023 . Deadline Hollywood.

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