Matt Wheeler Explained
Matt Wheeler (also known as Matt J. L. Wheeler) is a British screenwriter and producer who has worked in television and film.[1]
Education
Wheeler graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in English literature,[1] before attending the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television where he gained an MFA in screenwriting.[2] [3] He was awarded the BAFTA scholarship, and in addition to winning the 2010 UCLA showcase competition, he also received the Samuel Goldwyn Award.[4] [5]
Works
Wheeler adapted "The Informant" for Sony (based on the Thomas Perry novel)[6] and "Tin Men" for Warner Brothers,[7] as well as writing the screenplay for the 2016 film Who Gets the Dog?,[8] starring Alicia Silverstone.[9]
In 2015, he joined CBS's Hawaii Five-0, where he worked for five seasons, with writing credits on 32 episodes.[10] [11] For seasons 9 and 10, Wheeler was a co-showrunner.[12] Wheeler wrote the pilot and co-created the summer event series, Salvation, which premiered on CBS in July 2017.[13] [14]
Notes and References
- Web site: John. Arit. November 1, 2010. Prized Writers: Four of five finalists for the Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards are UCLA students and recent graduates. July 13, 2017. Daily Bruin. dailybruin.com.
- News: UCLA Student Wins Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award for 'Paint It Black'. The Hollywood Reporter. July 13, 2017.
- Web site: Recent Grad Matt Wheeler Lands Major Studio Writing Gig. School of Theater, Film and Television, UCLA. December 2, 2012. July 13, 2017.
- Web site: Screenwriting grad Matt Wheeler lands major studio writing gig . UCLA School of TFT. March 1, 2017. 2012-02-02 .
- Web site: Samuel Goldwyn Foundation announces screenwriter winners. 2010-11-02. Screen. en. 2020-02-28.
- News: Matt Wheeler Scribing Adaptation of Thomas Perry's 'The Informant' for Sony. February 2, 2012. The Film Stage. March 1, 2017.
- News: Warner Bros Sets Matt Wheeler To Script 'Tin Men'. Fleming. Mike Jr. . December 13, 2013. Deadline. March 1, 2017.
- Web site: Longoria plans post-'Housewives' career. Sneider. Jeff. 2011-08-27. Variety. en. 2020-02-28.
- Web site: Who Gets the Dog?. Samuel Goldwyn Films. July 13, 2017.
- Web site: The best 'Hawaii Five-0' episodes of 2016. Burbridge. Wendie . December 2016. March 1, 2017.
- Web site: Five-0 Redux: 'Aloha' means hello, goodbye in 'Hawaii Five-0' season premiere. Wendie. Burbridge. 2019-09-28. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. en-US. 2020-02-28.
- Web site: Matt JL Wheeler. IMDb. 2020-02-28.
- News: Salvation, A New Dramatic Thriller, Set To Premiere On CBS In Summer 2017. CBS. cbs.com . October 20, 2016. August 24, 2017.
- News: Salvation Season 1 Episode 1 - CBS.com. CBS. 2017-09-27.