Derek Connolly
Derek Connolly | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1976 (age 47–48) Miami, Florida, United States |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Notable works | Safety Not Guaranteed Jurassic World |
Derek Connolly (born c. 1976[1]) is an American screenwriter and film producer, mostly known for his collaborations with director Colin Trevorrow on the films Safety Not Guaranteed, Jurassic World, and the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX.
Connolly was also reported to be working on a remake of the film Flight of the Navigator as well as writing an upcoming Pixar film with Teddy Newton.[2] Connolly was listed on Variety's Ten Screenwriters to Watch in 2012.[3] Connolly rewrote Kong: Skull Island (2017), for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures.[4]
Connolly attended Palmetto High School in Miami and NYU Film School.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Safety Not Guaranteed | writer, producer | Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay Nominated – Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature |
| 2015 | Jurassic World | screenplay | co-wrote with Colin Trevorrow, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Nominated – Saturn Award for Best Writing |
| 2016 | Monster Trucks | wrote the screenplay based on a story by Matthew Robinson, Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger | |
| 2017 | Kong: Skull Island | co-wrote with Dan Gilroy and Max Borenstein | |
| 2018 | Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom | writer | co-wrote with Colin Trevorrow |
| 2019 | Star Wars: Episode IX | co-wrote with Colin Trevorrow and Jack Thorne |
References
- ^ Jeff Sneider (November 29, 2012), "Connolly: College partnership leads to 'Guaranteed' success", Variety, retrieved 2012-12-21
- ^ "New Pixar Movie Coming From 'Safety Not Guaranteed' Writer Derek Connolly and 'Day & Night' Director Teddy Newton". slashfilm.com. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ "VARIETY'S 10 SCREENWRITERS TO WATCH". Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 18, 2015). "'Jurassic World' Writer Heads to 'Kong: Skull Island' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Kareem Tabsch (June 19, 2012), "Safety Not Guaranteed: Miami Screenwriter Derek Connolly Turned an Internet Meme Into an Indie Film Success Story", Miami New Times
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