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Howard Overman

Writer, Producer, Additional Credits
Howard is a prolific figure in television, serving as co-creator, executive producer, and lead writer for the acclaimed 13-part series "Atlantis" on BBC1 and BBC America. Starting his TV writing journey on hits like "Hustle" and "New Tricks" for the BBC, he joined "Merlin" in 2008 and created lauded series such as the BAFTA-winning "Misfits" (E4) and the police-procedural comedy "Vexed" (BBC2). His executive production includes "Dirk Gentley" (BBC4) and the E4 comedy-horror "Crazyhead." Additionally, he helmed the successful "Future Man" (Hulu), overseen by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, spanning three seasons from 2017 to 2020.

In 2019, Howard penned a modern 8-part adaptation of HG Wells' "War of the Worlds" for Fox Networks Group and Canal+, featuring acclaimed actors Gabriel Byrne and Elizabeth McGovern. The series achieved record ratings in France for Canal+ and received global acclaim, paving the way for a second series written by Howard.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Vexed

Known For

  • Misfits
  • War of the Worlds (2019)
  • Merlin
  • Atlantis (2013)
  • Future Man
  • The One (2021)
  • Crazyhead
  • The Lazarus Project
  • Paris Has Fallen
  • Vexed
  • Hustle
  • Dirk Gently

Filmography

2024
Paris Has Fallen (TV Series)
2022
2019
2013
Atlantis (2013) (TV Series)
2010
2010
Dirk Gently (TV Series)
2010
Vexed (TV Series)
2009
Misfits (TV Series)
2008
Merlin (TV Series)
2008
Spooks: Code 9 (TV Series)
2008
2006
Hotel Babylon (TV Series)
2004
Hustle (TV Series)

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