Patrick Burleighis an Americanscreenwriter,playwright,andessayist.[1]He is best known as a screenwriter forEternals,Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway,andAnt-Man and the Wasp.[2]Burleigh grew up inNew York CityandLos Angelesbefore attendingDartmouth CollegeandTrinity College Dublin.[1][3]In 2015, he sold his screenplay adaptation of Nicholas Griffin’s bookPing-Pong Diplomacy: The Secret History Behind the Game That Changed the WorldtoVillage Roadshow Pictures.[2][4]
Patrick Burleigh | |
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| Born | 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Dartmouth College, Trinity College Dublin |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, essayist |
| Years active | 2015-Present |
| Notable work | Eternals,Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway,Ant-Man and the Wasp |
| Awards | 2017 Humanitas Play LA Award, 2022 Gold List Honorable Mention for Best Adapted Screenplay -Eternals |
History
editIn 2016, Burleigh was accepted into the Marvel Writer’s Program forMarvel Studios.[2]Upon graduating from the program, Burleigh began writing reshoot material forAnt-Man and the Waspbefore working with directorChloé Zhaoto write the shooting script forEternals,both for Marvel Studios.[5]During this time, Burleigh also co-wrote the screenplay forPeter Rabbit 2: The RunawayfromSony Pictures.[6]In 2021, he was nominated for anAustralian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award(AACTA) in the Best Adapted Screenplay in Film category forPeter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.[7][8]In 2017, Burleigh won the Humanitas Play LA Award, and he received an Honorable Mention in the Best Adapted Screenplay category at the 2022 Gold List Awards forEternals.[9][10]
Burleigh has written for publications such asNew York (magazine)andMen’s Health.[3][11]In 2019, Burleigh wrote an essay forNew Yorkdescribing his childhood living with a genetic mutation of theluteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor(LHCGR), also known astestotoxicosisorfamilial male-limited precocious puberty.[3][12][13]The mutation, which is hereditary and was passed down through Burleigh’s father’s family line, triggered an early puberty in Burleigh at two years of age.[3]
References
edit- ^abFlans, Lindsay (2017-02-24)."Nate Parker and Ava DuVernay Take Home Top Honors at Humanitas Prize Luncheon (Full Winners List)".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved2023-10-23.
- ^abcCouch, Aaron (2021-11-16)."'Eternals' Writer Patrick Burleigh Reflects on His Marvel Journey ".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved2023-10-23.
- ^abcdBurleigh, Patrick (2019-01-16)."I Was a 4-Year-Old Trapped in a Teenager's Body".The Cut.Retrieved2023-10-23.
- ^Kroll, Justin (2014-10-20)."Village Roadshow Finds Writers for 'Ping Pong Diplomacy' (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.Retrieved2023-10-23.
- ^"Patrick Burleigh On Writing MCU's Eternals With Oscar-Winner Chloé Zhao".Creative Screenwriting.Retrieved2023-10-23.
- ^D'Alessandro, Anthony (2021-04-27)."'The Borrowers' Reboot From Universal & Working Title In Works; Conrad Vernon In Talks To Direct Patrick Burleigh Script ".Deadline.Retrieved2023-10-23.
- ^Frater, Patrick (2021-11-01)."'High Ground' and 'Nitram' Lead Australia's AACTA Awards Nominations ".Variety.Retrieved2023-10-23.
- ^"Winners & Nominees | AACTA".2021-11-04. Archived fromthe originalon 2021-11-04.Retrieved2023-10-23.
- ^"Gold List".Gold House.Retrieved2023-10-24.
- ^Patten, Dominic (2017-02-22)."'Hidden Figures', 'Hacksaw Ridge' & '13th' Among Humanitas Prize Winners ".Deadline.Retrieved2023-10-24.
- ^"Having It Together as a Dad Is Overrated. Sometimes It's Better to Blow Everything Up".Men's Health.2021-04-15.Retrieved2023-10-23.
- ^Weir, Melanie (2021-11-18)."Marvel 'Eternals' Writer Patrick Burleigh Drew Inspiration For Sprite From His Experience Being A Child In A Teenager's Body".Enstarz.
- ^"He Started Puberty When He Was 2 Years Old. Now, He's Sharing His Experience".wbur.org.29 January 2019.Retrieved2023-10-23.