Paul Wernick
Paul Wernick | |
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Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, producer |
Spouse | Rita Hsiao[1] |
Children | 2 |
Paul Wernick is a Canadian screenwriter and producer. He is best known for writing the screenplays for Zombieland (2009), Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) with his creative partner Rhett Reese.
Career
Television
Wernick has produced several network reality shows, including
Big Brother 2 inspired Wernick and
In 2004, Reese and Wernick created and executive-produced Stuck on ODB, a comedy reality show starring
Film
Wernick and Reese's first feature collaboration was the 2009 film Zombieland, which they created and also executive-produced. The film was released by Sony Pictures on October 2, 2009, and became the highest-grossing zombie film at the time.[10]
Wernick and Reese followed Zombieland with Paramount Pictures' G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013),[11][12] starring Dwayne Johnson, Channing Tatum, and Bruce Willis. The sequel outperformed the original, grossing $375 million.[13]
In February 2012, it was announced
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Writer | Executive Producer |
Director |
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2009 | Zombieland | Yes | Yes | Ruben Fleischer |
2013 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation | Yes | No | Jon M. Chu |
2016 | Deadpool | Yes | Yes | Tim Miller |
2017 | Life | Yes | No | Daniel Espinosa |
2018 | Deadpool 2 | Yes | Yes | David Leitch |
2019 | 6 Underground | Yes | Yes | Michael Bay |
Zombieland: Double Tap | Yes | Yes | Ruben Fleischer | |
2022 | Spiderhead | Yes | No | Joseph Kosinski |
2023 | Ghosted | Yes | No | Dexter Fletcher |
2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Yes | Yes | Shawn Levy |
Television
Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Creator |
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2005 | Invasion Iowa | Yes | No | Yes |
2003–2004, 2013 | The Joe Schmo Show | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2019 | Wayne | Yes | Executive | No |
2023 | Twisted Metal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
References
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- ^ Reifsteck, Greg (June 19, 2000). "Nine is KCAL's lucky number at L.A. Emmys". Variety. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021.
- ^ Wojciechowski, Michele (October 31, 2016). "Writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick: From High School to Deadpool". Parade. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022.
- Writers Guild of America East (Interview). Archivedfrom the original on August 5, 2022.
- ^ Kissell, Rick (October 29, 2003). "'Joe' no schmo for Spike TV". Variety. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ "Top 10 Everything 2003". Time. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ "The 50 Best TV Shows Ever on DVD". Entertainment Weekly. No. 363. November 26, 2004.
- ^ Barshad, Amos (March 29, 2013). "Q&A: G.I. Joe: Retaliation Writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick on Stuck on Dirty, Their Never-Aired Ol' Dirty Bastard Reality Show". Grantland (Interview). Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Weintraub, Joanne (March 28, 2005). "Shatner miniseries goes boldly where no prank has gone before". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ "Weekend Report: Weekend Report: 'Wild Things' Roars, 'Citizen,' 'Activity' Thrill". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ Weintraub, Steve (January 6, 2010). "Exclusive: G.I. JOE SEQUEL is Happening; Zombieland's Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick Writing G.I. JOE 2". Collider.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
- ^ Seigel, Tatiana (January 11, 2009). "Par OKs 'G.I. Joe' sequel, dates 'Trek'". Variety. Archived from the original on June 15, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
- ^ "G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 28, 2012). "Universal And Marc Forster Team On 'Cowboy Ninja Viking'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 12, 2012). "'Zombieland' Writers Sell Sci-Fi Project 'Epsilon' to Sony (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 27, 2015). "'Deadpool' Scribes Wernick & Reese Uncap Pic On Disastrous New Coke Launch". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2023.