Brian Tucker (screenwriter)

American screenwriter and producer

Not to be confused with Brian Tucker (writer).

Brian Tucker

Nationality| American
Occupations|

* Screenwriter
* Executive producer

Years active| 2013–present
Notable work|

* Broken City
* Secret Invasion

Brian Tucker is an American screenwriter and executive producer best known for his work on Broken City and Secret Invasion.

## Career

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Tucker gained notability from writing an unsolicited screenplay for Broken City (2013), which was bought by Mandate Pictures.[1][2] The script became part of the film industry's 2008 black list of "best, albeit unproduced, screenplays."[3] Speaking about the finished film, Emily Helwig of The Hollywood Reporter said "Tucker's screenplay might have been the problem and that it may have been a better story told as a period piece."[4] Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune had issues with the "coincidence and improbability" of Tucker's script.[5] In January 2019, he wrote a script for a biopic based on the life of Angela Davis.[6] In November 2019, it was announced that Tucker would serve as a screenwriter on a remake of The Fugitive.[7] In August 2021, it was revealed that Tucker had been hired to rewrite Todd McFarlane's screenplay for the upcoming Spawn reboot.[8] Tucker was also attached to write the screenplay for a Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance remake[9][10] and an original film titled Expiration.[11] In April 2023, he was announced to have written all of the episodes of Secret Invasion, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[12]

## Filmography

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Year  | Title  | Credited as  | Notes

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Writer | Executive producer
2013  | Broken City[13] | Yes  | Yes  |
2023  | Secret Invasion[12] | Yes  | Yes  | 6 episodes

## References

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1. ^ Siegel, Tatiana; McNary, Dave (May 19, 2008). "Mandate acquires 'Broken City'". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
2. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (July 14, 2008). "Malkovich, Mandate to make movies". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
3. ^ Ito, Robert (January 12, 2013). "Recalibrating a Directing Brotherhood". The New York Times. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
4. ^ Helwig, Emily (January 17, 2013). "'Broken City': What the Critics Are Saying". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
5. ^ "The purr of power in 'Broken City' &#9733&#9733 1/2". Chicago Tribune. January 17, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
6. ^ Obie, Brooke (January 27, 2019). "Sundance Exclusive: Julie Dash To Helm Angela Davis Biopic From Lionsgate". Shadow and Act. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
7. ^ The Fugitive Albert Hughes to Helm Warner Bros. Remake
8. ^ Kit, Borys (August 13, 2021). "'Spawn' Movie Gets 'Broken City' Scribe as New Writer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
9. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 6, 2010). "WB wants Vengeance". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
10. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 20, 2013). "Cannes: Park Chan-wook's Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance Getting Remake". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
11. ^ Adrien Brody set to play a poisoned CIA agent in action thriller Expiration
12. ^ a b Tinoco, Armando (April 2, 2023). "Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' Trailer: Samuel L. Jackson Returns As Nick Fury For "One Last Fight" As Premiere Date Is Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
13. ^ "Broken City". Time Out. February 26, 2013. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.

## External links

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* Brian Tucker at IMDb