Spenser Cohen Explained

Spenser Cohen
Years Active:2012–present
Nationality:American

Spenser Cohen is an American screenwriter, film producer, and director best known for his work on Extinction (2018) and Moonfall (2022).

Career

In March 2012, Cohen directed Diana DeGarmo's music video "Good Goodbye".[1] In December 2013, his screenplay for the science fiction action film Extinction appeared on Black List,[2] before being picked up by Netflix and released in 2018.[3] In February 2019, Amblin Partners announced it had bought Cohen's script for the science fiction film Distant.[4] In May 2019, Cohen was writing the script for Moonfall.[5]

In June 2021, Cohen wrote the screenplay for the Netflix film Ivy.[6] [7] The film was retitled to House/Wife before it was dropped by Netflix.[8] In August 2021, Cohen gained notability from writing the screenplay and story for Expend4bles.[9] In March 2022, he wrote and directed the horror short film Blink. In May 2024, he made his feature-length directorial debut with the horror film Tarot (originally Horrorscope), which he also wrote.[10]

Filmography

YearTitleDirectorWriterExecutive
producer		NotesRef.
2012Good GoodbyeMusic video
2018Extinction
2022Moonfall[11]
BlinkShort film[12]
2023Expend4bles[13]
2024Tarot[14]
Distant[15]
TBAHouse/Wife

Accolades

For his work on Expend4bles, he was nominated at the 44th Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Screenplay.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Watch American Idol TV Show - ABC.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425224556/http://www.americanidol.com/diana_degarmo/. dead. . April 25, 2012. December 12, 2021.
  2. News: The Black List Announces 2013 Screenplays (Complete List). Kroll. Justin. 2013-12-16. Variety. December 12, 2021.
  3. News: Netflix Buys Michael Pena-Lizzy Caplan Thriller 'Extinction' From Universal (EXCLUSIVE). McNary. Dave. February 8, 2018. Variety. December 12, 2021.
  4. Web site: Amblin Grabs Feature Spec 'Distant' In Pre-Emptive Strike. February 21, 2019. Deadline Hollywood. Brian . Mezerski. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005173917/https://deadline.com/2019/02/amblin-grabs-feature-spec-distant-in-pre-emptive-strike-1202561408/. October 5, 2020. live. December 12, 2021.
  5. Web site: Wiseman. Andreas. May 7, 2019. Cannes Biggie: Roland Emmerich, AGC Studios & CAA Media Finance Launch $150M Sci-Fi 'Moonfall'. December 12, 2021. Deadline Hollywood.
  6. https://playbackonline.ca/2021/06/17/danis-goulet-to-helm-new-netflix-thriller-feature-ivy/ "Danis Goulet to helm new Netflix thriller feature Ivy"
  7. Rebecca Rubin, "‘Queen of the South’ Actor Alice Braga to Star in Netflix Thriller ‘Ivy’". Variety, June 17, 2021.
  8. Web site: Galuppo. Mia. Netflix Offloads Two Completed Films, Filmmakers Shop Projects Elsewhere. The Hollywood Reporter. January 27, 2023. August 3, 2024. January 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230128003549/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-offloads-inheritance-house-wife-1235310514/. live.
  9. Web site: Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, 50 Cent, Megan Fox to Star in New 'The Expendables' Movie for Lionsgate (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Borys . Kit. August 30, 2021. December 12, 2021.
  10. Web site: Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Horrorscope . . December 12, 2021. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516200338/https://www.varietyinsight.com/production_restart_full_view.php?track_id=179925 . May 16, 2021.
  11. Web site: Roland Emmerich's 'Moonfall' Finally Lands A Release Date. Deadline Hollywood. Patrick. Hipes. May 26, 2021. December 12, 2021.
  12. Web site: Blink Filmmakers Parlayed a Horror Short Into Their Feature Debut. March 8, 2022. Aaron. Couch. The Hollywood Reporter. March 9, 2022.
  13. Web site: Expendables 4: Sylvester Stallone Looks Thoroughly Badass In New Set Video. Erik. Swann. CinemaBlend. October 12, 2021. December 12, 2021. live. October 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211014065910/https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/expendables-4-sylvester-stallone-looks-thoroughly-badass-in-new-set-video.
  14. Web site: Kroll . Justin . 2022-06-28 . Jacob Batalon, Alana Boden, Adain Bradley and Avantika To Star In Screen Gems' 'Horrorscope' . 2023-10-27 . Deadline . en-US.
  15. Web site: Universal Now Launching DreamWorks' Sci-Fi Pic 'Distant' In Fall 2022. November 3, 2021. Anthony. D'Alessandro. Deadline Hollywood. December 12, 2021.
  16. Web site: January 22, 2024 . Razzie Noms 2024: Chris Evans and Jennifer Lopez Up for Worst Actors; 'Shazam 2' and 'Ant-Man 3' Tie With 4 Nods. August 4, 2024 . . en-US.

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