Rhett Reeseis an American screenwriter. His early credits includedClifford's Really Big MovieandCruel Intentions 3.He has collaborated withPaul Wernick,writing the filmsZombieland,G.I. Joe: Retaliation,andLife,as well asDeadpool,Deadpool 2andDeadpool & Wolverine.Together they also created the reality seriesThe Joe Schmo Show.
Rhett Reese | |
|---|---|
 Reese at the 2018San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | 2[2] |
Early life
editReese grew up inPhoenix, Arizona,and one of his high school friends was the brother ofPaul Wernick.Years later, as a budding screenwriter, Reese met Wernick again as he worked as a television producer, and one of Wernick's jobs,Big Brother 2,inspired both to do their own take on reality shows,The Joe Schmo Show.[3][4]Broadcast onSpike TV,the series drew the highest ratings for the channel.[5]The Joe Schmo Showwas also named on numerous Best Of lists, includingTimemagazine's "Top 10 TV Shows of 2003" andEntertainment Weekly's "50 Best TV Shows Ever on DVD."[6][7]
Career
editIn 2004, Reese and Wernick created and executive-producedStuck on ODB,a comedy reality show starringOl' Dirty Bastard(ODB) of theWu Tang Clanfor Spike TV. However, ODB died before the show ever aired.[8]A year later, Wernick and Reese followed up withInvasion Iowa,a high-concept, high-stakes comedy hybrid starringWilliam Shatner.The show premiered on Spike on March 29, 2005.[9]
Reese and Wernick's first feature collaboration was the 2009 filmZombieland,which they created and also executive-produced. The film was released bySony Pictureson October 2, 2009, and became the highest-grossing zombie film at the time.[10]
Reese and Wernick followedZombielandwithParamount Pictures'G.I. Joe: Retaliation(2013),[11][12]starringDwayne Johnson,Channing Tatum,andBruce Willis.The sequel outperformed the original, grossing $375 million.[13]
In February 2012, it was announcedUniversal Studioshad acquired Reese and Wernick's script for a feature film adaptation ofCowboy Ninja Viking.[14]In September 2012, their original science fiction spec screenplayEpsilonwas sold toSony Pictures,with plans to co-produce withMichael De Luca.[15]In April 2015, Reese and Wernick had optioned Thomas Oliver's bookThe Real Coke, The Real Storyto produce a film about the failed launch ofNew Coke.[16]
Personal life
editReese lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress, writer and producerChelsey Crisp.[1]
Filmography
editFilm
| Year | Title | Writer | Executive Producer |
Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dinosaur | Story[a] | No | Ralph Zondag Eric Leighton |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. | Story[a] | No | Pete Docter |
| 2004 | Clifford's Really Big Movie | Yes | No | Robert Ramirez |
| Cruel Intentions 3 | Yes | No | Scott Ziehl | |
| 2005 | Tarzan II | Story[a] | No | Brian Smith |
| 2009 | Zombieland | Yes | Yes | Ruben Fleischer |
| 2013 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation | Yes | No | Jon M. Chu |
| 2016 | Deadpool | Yes | Yes | Tim Miller |
| 2017 | Life | Yes | No | Daniel Espinosa |
| 2018 | Deadpool 2 | Yes | Yes | David Leitch |
| 2019 | 6 Underground | Yes | Yes | Michael Bay |
| Zombieland: Double Tap | Yes | Yes | Ruben Fleischer | |
| 2022 | Spiderhead | Yes | No | Joseph Kosinski |
| 2023 | Ghosted | Yes | No | Dexter Fletcher |
| 2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Yes | Yes | Shawn Levy |
| TBA | Balls Up | Yes | No | Peter Farrelly |
| TBA | Eenie Meanie | No | Producer | Shawn Simmons |
Television
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Creator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Invasion Iowa | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2003–2004, 2013 | The Joe Schmo Show | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2019 | Wayne | Yes | Executive | No |
| 2023–present | Twisted Metal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
References
edit- ^ab"Bio".Chelsey Crisp. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^"Chelsey Crisp on Instagram:" I'm a goner ❤️ "".
- ^Wojciechowski, Michele (October 31, 2016)."Writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick: From High School to Deadpool".Parade.Archivedfrom the original on September 29, 2022.
- ^Gordon, Jason."Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (DEADPOOL) | OnWriting".Writers Guild of America East(Interview).Archivedfrom the original on August 5, 2022.
- ^Kissell, Rick (October 29, 2003)."'Joe' no schmo for Spike TV ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on April 27, 2023.RetrievedApril 27,2023.
- ^"Top 10 Everything 2003".Time.Archivedfrom the original on June 27, 2022.RetrievedApril 27,2023.
- ^"The 50 Best TV Shows Ever on DVD".Entertainment Weekly.No. 363. November 26, 2004.
- ^Barshad, Amos (March 29, 2013)."Q&A: G.I. Joe: Retaliation Writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick on Stuck on Dirty, Their Never-Aired Ol' Dirty Bastard Reality Show".Grantland(Interview).Archivedfrom the original on February 3, 2023.RetrievedApril 27,2023.
- ^Weintraub, Joanne (March 28, 2005)."Shatner miniseries goes boldly where no prank has gone before".The Seattle Times.Archivedfrom the original on April 27, 2023.RetrievedApril 27,2023.
- ^"Weekend Report: Weekend Report: 'Wild Things' Roars, 'Citizen,' 'Activity' Thrill".Box Office Mojo.Archivedfrom the original on February 11, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 3,2017.
- ^Weintraub, Steve (January 6, 2010)."Exclusive: G.I. JOE SEQUEL is Happening; Zombieland's Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick Writing G.I. JOE 2".Collider.com.Archivedfrom the original on November 4, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 13,2010.
- ^Seigel, Tatiana (January 11, 2009)."Par OKs 'G.I. Joe' sequel, dates 'Trek'".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on June 15, 2021.RetrievedJanuary 13,2010.
- ^"G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)".Box Office Mojo.Archivedfrom the original on March 9, 2023.RetrievedMay 15,2018.
- ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 28, 2012)."Universal And Marc Forster Team On 'Cowboy Ninja Viking'".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on December 2, 2022.RetrievedApril 27,2023.
- ^Kit, Borys (September 12, 2012)."'Zombieland' Writers Sell Sci-Fi Project 'Epsilon' to Sony (Exclusive) ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on November 26, 2022.RetrievedApril 27,2023.
- ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 27, 2015)."'Deadpool' Scribes Wernick & Reese Uncap Pic On Disastrous New Coke Launch ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on October 8, 2022.RetrievedApril 27,2023.
External links
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- Rhett ReeseatIMDb
- Podcast Interviewwith Rhett Reese at Scripts & Scribes