Thomas Scott Nowlin is an American screenwriter. He is known for writing the screenplays for the films James Dashner's The Maze Runner film adaptation trilogy (2014–2018), Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), and The Adam Project (2022).
T. S. Nowlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thomas Scott Nowlin |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life and career
editNowlin went to Florida State University.[1]
Nowlin wrote his debut screenplay in 2014 of a science fiction action film The Maze Runner, which was directed by Wes Ball.[1] He also wrote the script of its sequel film Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, released in 2015, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure, the final installment of the trilogy.[1][2]
Nowlin also co-wrote the screenplay and story for the film Pacific Rim Uprising, with director Steven S. DeKnight.[3]
Future projects
editIn 2010, it was reported that Nowlin had written a spec script Columbus about Christopher Columbus, which was bought by Relativity Media with McG attached to direct the film.[4] He also wrote a western thriller spec Wild Guns which he sold to Warner Bros. in April 2011, Gianni Nunnari would produce the film through Hollywood Gang Productions.[5]
In April 2012, it was reported that Universal Pictures had bought the distribution rights to Agent 13, an adaptation of comic book Agent 13: The Midnight Avenger, adapted by Nowlin with Charlize Theron attached to star and Rupert Wyatt to direct.[6] Later in July 2012, 20th Century Fox hired Ball and Nowlin to co-write the script of feature live-action adaptation of Ball's animated short film Ruin, which Ball would also direct.[7] In October 2012, Nowlin's spec script Our Name Is Adam was bought by producer Mary Parent with attaching Tom Cruise to play the lead role.[8] The film was later renamed to The Adam Project and has Ryan Reynolds co-starring with Jennifer Garner, with a slated release for March 11, 2022.[9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Never | No | Executive |
| The Maze Runner | Yes | No | |
| 2015 | Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials | Yes | Executive |
| Manson Family Vacation | No | Executive | |
| 2017 | Phoenix Forgotten | Yes | Yes |
| 2018 | Maze Runner: The Death Cure | Yes | Executive |
| Pacific Rim Uprising | Yes | No | |
| 2022 | The Adam Project | Yes | No |
References
edit- ^ a b c Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 10, 2013). "Bullish On 'The Maze Runner', Fox Moves Ahead With 'The Scorch Trials'". Deadline. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Busch, Anita (March 4, 2015). "'Maze Runner: The Death Cure' Sets T.S. Nowlin To Pen". Deadline. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Gallagher, Brian (November 21, 2016). "Pacific Rim 2 First Look at John Boyega On Set". MovieWeb. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 17, 2010). "Space Pioneer Richard Branson Discovers McG's 'Columbus' For First Spec Buy". Deadline. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Weinstein, Joshua L. (April 4, 2011). "Warner Bros. Buys 'Wild Guns' From T.S. Nowlin". TheWrap. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Kit, Borys (April 20, 2012). "Universal Picking Up Charlize Theron Sci-Fi Project 'Agent 13'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Kit, Borys (July 19, 2012). "Fox Negotiating to Pick Up Animated Short Film 'Ruin' for McG-Produced Feature (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (October 17, 2012). "Tom Cruise circling Mary Parent sci-fi project". Variety. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ "Ryan Reynolds and Young Ryan Reynolds Team Up in The Adam Project". Gizmodo. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
External links
edit- T. S. Nowlin at IMDb