Graeme Manson

Graeme Manson is a Canadian screenwriter and producer. He is known for his work on the acclaimed BBC America and Space sci-fi television series Orphan Black.

Graeme Manson
Manson at the 2016 WonderCon
NationalityCanadian
OccupationWriter and producer
Known forOrphan Black

Career

He co-wrote the 1997 film Cube and has written for television for several years since, including The Bridge, Flashpoint, and Being Erica.[1]

With John Fawcett, he is the co-creator and executive producer of the acclaimed and award-winning television series Orphan Black, for which he also has written many episodes. The two previously had collaborated on the 2001 film Lucky Girl.[2] The series was a success critically and commercially. It premiered on March 30, 2013, on Space in Canada and on BBC America in the United States.[3][4] On June 16, 2016, the series was renewed for a fifth and final 10-episode season,[5] which premiered on June 10, 2017.[6] The series won a Peabody Award in 2013,[7] and has won and been nominated for several Canadian Screen Awards.[8]

He will be the executive producer for the upcoming TV adaptation of Whatever, Linda, an award-winning web series.[9]

He currently serves as the Co-Showrunner of the TV adaptation of Snowpiercer with Josh Friedman.

Awards

With John Fawcett, he received the 2015 CFC Award for Creative Excellence from the Canadian Film Centre for his work on Orphan Black.[10] He has also won three Canadian Screen Awards, a Hugo Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada award.[11]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie (2016-04-20). "'Whatever, Linda' Web Series To Get TV Adaptation By 'Orphan Black' Co-Creator & Mark Gordon Co". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  2. Berry, David (April 19, 2014). "Orphan Black's foster parents: How John Fawcett and Graeme Manson came to create a Canadian hit". National Post. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  3. "Orphan Black". Space. Archived from the original on March 15, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
  4. "BBC America Orders Original Sci-Fi Adventure 'Orphan Black'" (Press release). BBC America. June 26, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  5. Prudom, Laura (June 16, 2016). "'Orphan Black' Renewed for Fifth and Final Season". Variety. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  6. Roots, Kimberly (February 7, 2017). "Orphan Black Final Season Premiere Date Set at BBC America". TVLine. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  7. "Orphan Black (BBC America)". Peabody Awards. April 2, 2014. Retrieved April 2, 2014.
  8. "Orphan Black". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  9. Nellie Andreeva. "'Whatever, Linda' Web Series To Be Adapted For TV By Mark Gordon Co - Deadline". Deadline.
  10. "Graeme Manson and John Fawcett Presented with 2015 CFC Award for Creative Excellence".
  11. "Graeme Manson". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
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