Howard Overman
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.
Personal Info
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Creator
Known Credits
28
Gender
Male
Birthday
Birthday not available
Place of Birth
Regno Unito
Crew

2024

Paris Has Fallen Writer

2024

Paris Has Fallen Executive Producer

2024

Paris Has Fallen Creator

2021

The One Creator

2019

War of the Worlds Writer

2019

War of the Worlds Creator

2019

War of the Worlds Creator

2017

Future Man Story

2017

Future Man Creator

2016

Crazyhead Creator

2013

Atlantis Writer

2013

Atlantis Creator

2012

Dirk Gently Writer

2012

Dirk Gently Creator

2011

Vegas Baby! Executive Producer

2010

Vexed Writer

2010

Vexed Creator

2009

Misfits Writer

2009

Misfits Executive Producer

2009

Misfits Creator

2008

Merlin Writer

2005

Perfect Day Creator

2005

The Crust Writer

2004

Hustle Writer

NaN

Apollo Has Fallen Creator

NaN

Apollo Has Fallen Creator