Gary Whitta
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- July 21, 1972 in Poplar, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 2010–2017 (8 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Gary Leslie Whitta is an English-American screenwriter, author, game designer, and former video game journalist born on July 21, 1972, in London, England. He began his career in journalism, working for magazines such as ACE and helping to found PC Gamer, where he served as editor-in-chief for both the UK and US editions. As a screenwriter, Whitta wrote the 2010 film The Book of Eli, co-wrote the 2013 film After Earth with M. Night Shyamalan, and co-developed the story for the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. His work in the video game industry includes contributions to titles such as Prey and The Walking Dead: The Game, as well as serving as a narrative consultant on Halo 5: Guardians.
Career overview
Gary Leslie Whitta is an English-American screenwriter, author, game designer, and former video game journalist born on July 21, 1972, in London, England. He began his professional career in the publishing industry, working for magazines such as ACE. He was a founder of PC Gamer and served as the editor-in-chief for both the United Kingdom and United States editions of the publication.
In the film industry, Whitta is credited as the screenwriter for the 2010 film The Book of Eli. He co-wrote the 2013 film After Earth alongside M. Night Shyamalan and co-developed the story for the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. His work in the video game industry includes contributions to titles such as Prey and The Walking Dead: The Game. Additionally, he has served as a narrative consultant on projects including Halo 5: Guardians. Beyond his screenwriting and game design work, Whitta is an author who has written fiction, including the novel Abomination, and various comics.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2017) as Self
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Story
- Star Wars Rebels (2014) Writer
- After Earth (2013) Screenplay
- The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead (2013) as Self
- How Videogames Changed the World (2013) as Self
- Game On! (2012) as Self - Guest
- The Book of Eli (2010) Writer
- The George Lucas Talk Show: Live as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gary Whitta best known for?
Gary Whitta is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Star Wars Rebels (2014), After Earth (2013), The Book of Eli (2010).
When and where was Gary Whitta born?
Gary Whitta was born on July 21, 1972 in Poplar, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Gary Whitta have?
Gary Whitta has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2010 to 2017.
What is Gary Whitta's background in cinema and television?
Gary Leslie Whitta is an English-American screenwriter, author, game designer, and former video game journalist born on July 21, 1972, in London, England. He began his career in journalism, working for magazines such as ACE and helping to found PC Gamer, where he served as editor-in-chief for both the UK and US edition...
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