Howard Overman

Personal Info

Known For Creator

Gender Male

Place of Birth Regno Unito

Howard Overman

Biography

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.

Known For

Creator

2024
Paris Has Fallen

as Creator

2021
The One

as Creator

2019
2017
Future Man

as Creator

2016
Crazyhead

as Creator

2013
Atlantis

as Creator

2012
Dirk Gently

as Creator

2010
Vexed

as Creator

2009
Misfits

as Creator

Writer

2024
2022
2019
2017
Future Man

as Story

2013
Atlantis

as Writer

2012
Dirk Gently

as Writer

2010
Vexed

as Writer

2009
Misfits

as Writer

2008
Merlin

as Writer

2004
Hustle

as Writer

Producer

2024
Paris Has Fallen

as Executive Producer

2011
Vegas Baby!

as Executive Producer

2009
Misfits

as Executive Producer

Crew

2019
2005
Perfect Day

as Creator