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A. C. Bradley (screenwriter)

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A. C. Bradley
A. C. Bradley
Born
Ashley C. Bradley
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Television writer and television producer
Years active2014–present
Children1

Ashley C. Bradley[1][2] is an American television writer and producer. She is known for her work on the animated series Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, and What If...?.

Career

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In August 2019, it was announced Bradley would be the head writer and executive producer of the Marvel Studios animated series What If...?, which was released on Disney+ on August 11, 2021.[3][4] She also serves as consulting producer and writer on Ms. Marvel.[5]

Bradley’s first feature film, Much Ado, which is based on the William Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing, is currently in active development at Sony Pictures. Nisha Ganatra is attached to direct and Will Gluck is producing.[6][7][5] Bradley and Gluck are also writing the script for a film adaptation of the video game Just Dance, with Gluck set to direct.[8]

Personal life

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Bradley is from the borough of the Bronx in New York City. She studied international relations and English literature at Boston College and graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts with a master's degree and a M.F.A. degree in screenwriting.[1][5]

Filmography

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Year Title Credited as Notes
Writer Producer
2014 Arrow Yes No Episode: "Birds of Prey"
2016–2018 Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia Yes No Wrote 23 episodes
2018–19 3Below: Tales of Arcadia Yes No Head writer
Wrote 5 episodes, also story editor
2021–present What If...? Yes Executive Head writer (Seasons 1–2), Disney+ series
Wrote 9 episodes
2022 Ms. Marvel Yes Yes Consulting producer, wrote 3 episodes
TBA Much Ado Yes TBA Upcoming film, credited as Ashley Bradley
Just Dance Yes TBA Upcoming film, with Will Gluck

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018 Kidscreen Awards Best Writing Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (for "Escape from the Darklands") Won [9]
2018 Annie Awards Outstanding Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production Nominated [10]
2018 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia Won [11][12]
2019 Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program Nominated [13]
2022 Critics Choice Awards Best Animated Series What If...? Won [14]
2022 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Animated Program What If...? (for "What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?") Nominated [15]

References

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  1. ^ a b Salazar, Andrew J. (September 6, 2019). "'What If…?' Showrunner Ashley Bradley Talks 'Trollhunters', The Beginning Of 'What If…?', Captain Carter, The Watcher & Star-Lord T'Challa (EXCLUSIVE)". DiscussingFilm. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  2. ^ Lobad, Noor (May 23, 2021). "12 Shows to Get Excited About This Summer - New TV Summer 2021". L'Officiel. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  3. ^ Radulovic, Petrana (August 24, 2019). "Everything we learned at D23's Disney Plus presentation". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  4. ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (May 14, 2021). "An exclusive look at 26 of summer 2021's must-watch TV shows". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "What If..? Production Brief" (PDF). Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. July 30, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  6. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (January 15, 2020). "'Peter Rabbit 2' Helmer Will Gluck Re-ups First-Look Deal At Sony Pictures". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 16, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 26, 2021). "'Constance': Magical Family Hybrid Movie In The Works At Sony With Will Gluck & 'Onward' Scribe Keith Bunin". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (January 11, 2023). "Sydney Sweeney And Glen Powell To Star In Sony Rom-Com From Will Gluck". Deadline. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Whyte, Alexandra (February 13, 2018). "And the 2018 Kidscreen Awards go to…". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  10. ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 4, 2017). "Annie Awards: Disney/Pixar's 'Coco' Tops Nominations". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 22, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Nominations for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards" (PDF). Emmy Awards Official Site. March 21, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  12. ^ Hipes, Patrick (April 27, 2018). "Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards: 'Bold And The Beautiful', 'Sesame Street' Top Winners". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 28, 2018.
  13. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (March 20, 2019). "Daytime Emmy Nominees: 'Elena of Avalor,' 'Watership Down' Lead Animation". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019.
  14. ^ Palmer, Roger (March 14, 2022). ""Dopesick" & "What If?" Win At The Critics Choice Awards". What's On Disney+. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Hipes, Patrick (July 12, 2022). "Emmy Nominations: The Complete List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
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