Josh Friedman

American screenwriter

For the American musician, writer, editor and journalist, see Josh Alan Friedman.

Josh Friedman

Friedman at San Diego Comic-Con in February 2008

Born|  (1967-02-14) February 14, 1967 (age 57)
United States
Occupation| Screenwriter, television producer
Genre| Science fiction, thriller, drama

Josh Friedman (born February 14, 1967) is an American screenwriter and television producer. He is best known for his work on the science-fiction action genre, including on the series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, the film adaptation of H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds (2005), Terminator: Dark Fate (2019), James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024).[1][2] He also wrote the neo-noir murder mystery The Black Dahlia (2006).

## Career

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Friedman has developed several television pilots, including the TNT series Snowpiercer, based on Bong Joon-ho's film of the same name. Friedman departed the program in January 2018 due to creative differences with the network, and he was replaced by Graeme Manson.[3] Friedman later claimed that he felt pressured to leave by TNT due to a "radical difference in vision", with an implicit threat of blacklisting should he fail to comply.[4][5] Following his departure, pilot director Scott Derrickson refused to return for reshoots in solidarity with Friedman.[6] He is currently attached to Foundation, based on Isaac Asimov's Foundation series.[7]

## Filmography

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### Film writer

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Year  | Title  | Director

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2005  | War of the Worlds | Steven Spielberg
2006  | The Black Dahlia | Brian De Palma
2024  | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | Wes Ball
2025  | The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Matt Shakman
2029  | Avatar 4 | James Cameron
TBA | Untitled Star Trek film | TBA

Story only

Year  | Title  | Director

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1996  | Chain Reaction | Andrew Davis
2019  | Terminator: Dark Fate | Tim Miller
2022  | Avatar: The Way of Water | James Cameron
2025  | Avatar: Fire and Ash

### Television

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Year  | Title  | Credited as  | Notes

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Writer  | Producer  | Creator  | Developer
2008–09  | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Yes  | Yes  | Yes  | Yes  | 4 episodes (Writer)
2011  | Locke & Key | Yes  | Yes  | No  | No  | TV movie
2012  | The Asset | Yes  | No  | No  | No
2012  | The Finder | Yes  | No  | No  | No  | 1 episode (Writer);
Also consultant producer
2014  | Crossbones | Yes  | Yes  | No  | No  | 1 episode (Writer)
2017  | Emerald City | Yes  | Yes  | Yes  | Yes  | 3 episodes (Writer)
2020–24  | Snowpiercer | Yes  | No  | Yes  | Yes  |
2021–present  | Foundation | Yes  | Yes  | Yes  | No  |

## References

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1. ^ Fleming, Mike (August 1, 2013). "'Avatar' Sequels Upped To Three; Fox, James Cameron Set Trio Of Writers To Spearhead". Deadline. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
2. ^ "James Cameron Brings in Writer Josh Friedman for 'Avatar 2' Script". The Hollywood Reporter. July 31, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
3. ^ Ryan, Maureen (January 22, 2018). "TNT Parts Ways With 'Snowpiercer' Showrunner Josh Friedman (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
4. ^ "Fired 'Snowpiercer' Showrunner Calls Replacement an "Idiot" for Not Reaching Out". The Hollywood Reporter. May 17, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
5. ^ Bushman, David (February 2, 2018). "Listen, and Understand: Interview with Josh Friedman". Paley Matters. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
6. ^ Petski, Denise (June 30, 2018). "'Snowpiercer' Director Refuses To Return For Reshoots Over Showrunner's "Radically Different Vision"". Deadline. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 10, 2018). "Apple Lands Isaac Asimov 'Foundation' TV Series From David Goyer & Josh Friedman". Deadline. Retrieved January 28, 2019.

## External links

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* Josh Friedman at IMDb
* Josh Friedman's Blog: I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing
* Interview with Chud.com
* Interview with The Scifi World

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