Justin Haythe

Justin Haythe (born September 16, 1973) is an American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter.

Born in London, Haythe is a graduate of The American School in London and Middlebury College. He earned his MFA from Sarah Lawrence College. His debut novel, The Honeymoon, was nominated for the 2004 Man Booker Prize. He wrote The Clearing directed by Pieter Jan Brugge, starring Helen Mirren and Robert Redford. His adaptation of Revolutionary Road was released in December 2008, and was nominated for a USC Scripter Award as well as a BAFTA for best adapted screenplay. He is the writer and executive producer of Snitch, currently in pre-production.

Haythe lives in New York City, United States.

Writing career

The Clearing

Haythe wrote the screenplay of the 20th Century Fox thriller The Clearing. The film was released on July 2, 2004, and was later released on DVD on November 9, 2004. The film is Haythe's biggest success to date.

Revolutionary Road

Haythe wrote the screenplay to Revolutionary Road, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates, and based on the popular 1961 book of the same name by Richard Yates. The film was released on December 26, 2008 and was nominated for a USC Scripter Award as well as a BAFTA for best adapted screenplay.

Snitch

Haythe is also working as a writer and executive producer in the film Snitch. The film is currently in pre-production and will be released in 2009.

Novels

The Honeymoon

Haythe's only novel to date is The Honeymoon. The book was well praised by readers and was nominated for the Man Booker Prize. Haythe has plans to write another novel.

External links

• Justin Haythe at the Internet Movie Database
• American School in London alumni news
• Review of The Honeymoon
• Interview with Haythe