Greg Russo (screenwriter)

Greg Russo is an American screenwriter and director. He is best known for writing the 2021 film adaptation of Mortal Kombat. He is also set to write a sequel to the 2017 film Death Note, adaptations of F.E.A.R. Saints Row, Space Invaders, and System Shock, which he will also direct.

Greg Russo
BornPhiladelphia, PA
Occupation
  • Screenwriter
  • director
  • producer
Notable works
Years active2021–present

Career

In November 2016, it was announced that Russo would be penning an adaptation of the 1992 video game Mortal Kombat, directed by Simon McQuoid and produced by James Wan.[1] The film would release on April 23, 2021, and gross $83.7 million.[2][3]

In May 2017, Russo was initially attached as writer for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, but confirmed in November 2018 that he was no longer involved with the project.[4][5]

In May 2018, Russo was hired to write an adaptation of the 2005 video game F.E.A.R.[6]

In August 2018, it was announced that Russo would be penning the sequel to the 2017 American adaptation of Death Note. Russo also affirmed that the film will be more faithful to the source material.[7][8]

In April 2019, Russo became attached to write an adaptation of the Saints Row franchise with F. Gary Gray set to direct.[9] Later in July, Russo was attached to write an adaptation of Space Invaders for New Line Cinema.[10]

In January 2022, it was announced that Russo would direct, write, and executive produce a television adaptation of System Shock for the streaming service Binge. The series will mark Russo's directorial debut.[11]

References
  1. Kroll, Justin (2016-11-19). "'Mortal Kombat' Reboot Finds Director in Simon McQuoid (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  2. Rubin, Rebecca (2021-03-30). "'Mortal Kombat' Release Date Pushed Back". Variety. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  3. "Mortal Kombat". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  4. Busch, Anita (2017-05-22). "'Resident Evil' Franchise Reboot: James Wan On Board To Produce From Greg Russo Script". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  5. Fisher, Jacob (2018-11-19). "Greg Russo Talks 'Resident Evil' Reboot (Exclusive Interview Part Two)". DiscussingFilm. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  6. "Survival horror F.E.A.R. is getting a movie adaptation". Flickering Myth. 2018-05-13. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  7. "THR: Sequel to Netflix's Death Note Film in the Works". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  8. "Death Note 2 Writer Says Netflix Sequel Will Draw From Source Material". ScreenRant. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  9. Fleming, Mike Jr. (2019-04-30). "F. Gary Gray Developing To Direct Movie Based On Video Game Franchise 'Saints Row' For Fenix, Koch, Occupant". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  10. Fleming, Mike Jr. (2019-07-12). "'Space Invaders' On New Line Launchpad; 'Mortal Kombat's Greg Russo To Script Alien-Invasion Pic". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  11. Rosario, Alexandra Del (2022-01-27). "'Mortal Kombat' Scribe Greg Russo To Adapt 'System Shock' For Binge Live-Action Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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