Matt Wheeler

Matt Wheeler (also known as Matt JL Wheeler) is a British screenwriter [1][2] and producer who has worked in TV and film.

Wheeler graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in English literature,[2] before attending the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television where he gained an MFA in screenwriting.[3][4] He was awarded the BAFTA scholarship, and in addition to winning the 2010 UCLA showcase competition, he was also granted the prestigious Samuel Goldwyn Award.[1]

Wheeler adapted "The Informant" for Sony (based on the Thomas Perry novel)[5] and "Tin Men" for Warner Brothers.[6] Since 2015, he has worked on the CBS hit Hawaii Five-0, writing numerous episodes.[7] Wheeler co-created the summer event series, Salvation, which premiered on CBS on July 12th 2017.[8] [9]He wrote the screenplay for the 2016 film Who Gets the Dog?, starring Alicia Silverstone.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 "Screenwriting grad Matt Wheeler lands major studio writing gig". UCLA School of TFT. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  2. 1 2 John, Arit (November 1, 2010). "Prized Writers: Four of five finalists for the Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards are UCLA students and recent graduates". Daily Bruin. dailybruin.com. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  3. ↑ "UCLA Student Wins Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award for 'Paint It Black'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Recent Grad Matt Wheeler Lands Major Studio Writing Gig". School of Theater, Film and Television, UCLA. December 2, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Matt Wheeler Scribing Adaptation of Thomas Perry's 'The Informant' for Sony". The Film Stage. February 2, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  6. ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (December 13, 2013). "Warner Bros Sets Matt Wheeler To Script 'Tin Men'". Deadline. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  7. ↑ Burbridge, Wendie (December 2016). "The best 'Hawaii Five-0' episodes of 2016". Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Salvation, A New Dramatic Thriller, Set To Premiere On CBS In Summer 2017". CBS. cbs.com. October 20, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Salvation Season 1 Episode 1 - CBS.com". CBS. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  10. ↑ "Who Gets the Dog?". Samuel Goldwyn Films. Retrieved July 13, 2017.


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