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Christopher Boal

Screenwriter/Playwright
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Deadline-oriented Playwright/Screenwriter with 25 years of experience. Dedicated to writing dramatic stories - often with an historical angle. Deeply knowledgeable about compelling story structure character development as well as deep experience in the theater, television and motion picture business.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Screenwriter

Village Road Show
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 02.2024

Created both the pilot episode and show format for "Centurions," based on the best selling series of novelist Simon Scarrow.

Teleplay Writer / Producer

Tailwind Productions
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - 10.2023

Co-Created the series pilot and series for "Mindbomb" with showrunner Tim Kring ("Heroes," "Touch," "Strange World," "Crossing Jordan") and Charles Hanna ("The World's Fastest Indian") Currently in development with BBC France.

Writer/Co-Executive Producer

Apple TV +
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Co-Executive Producer of military action thriller "Echo 3" starring Luke Evans which premiered on Apple TV + in November of 2022
  • Worked in "mini room" with Showrunner conceiving season through line and writing an entire season of scripts.
  • Writing credits on Episodes 5 & 7
  • Re-worked script on site in Atlanta and Colombia
  • Produced on site in Atlanta and Colombia.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.


Screenwriter/Producer

Lexicon Films
New York, NY
10.2019 - 02.2021

Conceived and Wrote "The Prophet" screenplay for Lexicon films and Alexander Dinelaris (Academy Award winning writer for "Birdman" and producer of 2024 Sundance winner "In The Summers.")

Screenwriter

Paramount Pictures
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - 01.2019

Created and wrote the original screenplay "Bullseye" for Paramount and producer Jordan Horowitz ("La La Land")

Screenwriter

New Line Cinema
Los Angeles, CA
08.2016 - 12.2016

Wrote the bio-pic "Liquid" about notorious club owner/convicted felon Chris Paciello for New Line and producer Charles Roven

Screenwriter

Mad Chance Productions
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 08.2016

Adapted the Brazillian blockbuster film "Dos Cohelos" for producer Andrew Lazaar ("American Sniper") for the U.S.

Teleplay Writer

HBO
Los Angeles, CA
11.2014 - 02.2015

Wrote the pilot "The Take" for HBO and producer Tom Hanks based on the documentary "Patrolman P" and the autobiography "One the Pad" about the most corrupt police officer in New York who became the #1 witness in the NAPP commission.

Screenwriter

Universal Studios
Los Angeles, CA
11.2014 - 02.2015

Wrote sci fi adventures "Earth Vs Moon" for producer Scott Stuber

Teleplay Writer

CBS Television
Los Angeles, CA
10.2014 - 01.2015

Wrote the police procedural pilot "Countdown" for CBS and producer Johnathan Littman (CSI) for Bruckheimer Productions.

Teleplay Writer

Global Road
Los Angeles, CA
09.2014 - 01.2015

Adapted the horror novel "The Lesser Dead" for Global Road films and producer Mark Stern (former head of Sci Fi Channel)

Playwright

59 E 59 Theaters
New York, NY
08.2014 - 09.2014

Wrote the original Off Broadway play "Pimm's Mission" for Oberon Ensemble which premiered at 59E59 theater in NYC

Teleplay Writer

Starz Network
Los Angeles, CA
03.2013 - 01.2014

Created "Circus Maximus" Pilot and series for Starz and producers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi ("Spartacus, " etc.)

Screenwriter

Paramount
Los Angeles, CA
09.2013 - 12.2013

Adapted the best selling novel "Old Man's War" by John Calzi for Paramount Pictures and producer Scott Stuber.

Screenwriter

Sony Pictures
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 10.2013

Wrote the re-boot for "Zorro" for Sony and producer Walter Parkes.

Screenwriter

Warner Brothers Studios
Los Angeles, CA
06.2012 - 09.2012

Wrote the original action screenplay "The Vanguard" for producer Charles Roven and actor/producer Alexander Skaarsgard

Screenwriter

Warner Brothers Studios
Los Angeles, CA
07.2011 - 11.2011

Write original screenplay "Caesar" for Warner Brothers, Thunder Road productions and director Johnathan Liebesman ("Battle L.A.")

Playwright

Oberon Ensemble
New York, NY
07.2010 - 08.2010

Wrote the original Off Broadway play "Order" directed by Austin Pendleton for Oberon Ensemble at the Acorn Theater

Playwright

Resonance Ensemble
New York, NY
01.2009 - 02.2009

Wrote the Off Broadway play "23 Knives" for Resonance Ensemble which premiered at the Howard Clurman Theater

Playwright

Resonance Ensemble
New York, NY
09.2006 - 11.2006

Wrote the original Off Broadway play "Crazy for the Dog" which premiered at the Bouwerie Lane Theater in 2006.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Theater

City College of New York of The City University of New York, The, New York, NY
09.1988 - 06.1991
  • Awarded Magna Cum Laude

Skills

Concept pitching

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Affiliations

Member WGA

Work Availability

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Timeline

Teleplay Writer / Producer - Tailwind Productions
08.2023 - 10.2023
Screenwriter - Village Road Show
07.2022 - 02.2024
Writer/Co-Executive Producer - Apple TV +
01.2020 - 12.2021
Screenwriter/Producer - Lexicon Films
10.2019 - 02.2021
Screenwriter - Paramount Pictures
08.2018 - 01.2019
Screenwriter - New Line Cinema
08.2016 - 12.2016
Screenwriter - Mad Chance Productions
01.2016 - 08.2016
Teleplay Writer - HBO
11.2014 - 02.2015
Screenwriter - Universal Studios
11.2014 - 02.2015
Teleplay Writer - CBS Television
10.2014 - 01.2015
Teleplay Writer - Global Road
09.2014 - 01.2015
Playwright - 59 E 59 Theaters
08.2014 - 09.2014
Screenwriter - Paramount
09.2013 - 12.2013
Screenwriter - Sony Pictures
06.2013 - 10.2013
Teleplay Writer - Starz Network
03.2013 - 01.2014
Screenwriter - Warner Brothers Studios
06.2012 - 09.2012
Screenwriter - Warner Brothers Studios
07.2011 - 11.2011
Playwright - Oberon Ensemble
07.2010 - 08.2010
Playwright - Resonance Ensemble
01.2009 - 02.2009
Playwright - Resonance Ensemble
09.2006 - 11.2006
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The - Bachelor Of Arts, Theater
09.1988 - 06.1991
Christopher Boal Screenwriter/Playwright