Tom Gormican

Schrijver, Regisseur, Producer, Acteur

2 april 1980 (46 years)
Tom Gormican (born April 2, 1980), in Boston, Massachusetts, is an American writer, director, and producer. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career in the entertainment industry as an assistant at various production companies in New York City.

Gormican's breakout came with his directorial debut, "That Awkward Moment" (2014), a romantic comedy he wrote. The film, starring Zac Efron, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan. Originally titled "Are We Officially Dating?", the screenplay garnered attention after being featured on the 2010 Hollywood Black List, highlighting the best unproduced scripts of the year. Despite mixed critical reviews, the film was a modest box office success, grossing over $16 million in its first two weeks against a budget of under $4 million.

In 2022, Gormican co-wrote and directed "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," a meta-action comedy featuring Nicolas Cage as a fictionalised version of himself. The film received critical acclaim for its inventive narrative and Cage's performance. It further established Gormican's reputation for blending humour with genre-bending storytelling.

Beyond film, Gormican has contributed to television, notably working on the series Ghosted (2017–2018), which combined comedy and supernatural elements.

Known For

  • That Awkward Moment
    That Awkward Moment2014
  • The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
    The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent2022
  • Anaconda
    Anaconda2025
  • Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
    Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F2024
  • Ghosted
    Ghosted1 season

Cinematografie

2025
Anaconda · as Screenplay
2024
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F · as Screenplay
2022
2017
2014
That Awkward Moment · as Screenplay