If his tremendous work on films like Ice Age: Continental Drift did not establish him as an exceptional screenwriter, his success with the Wonder Woman film definitely thrust him into the stratosphere of exceptional screenwriters. I am speaking of actor and writer, Jason Fuchs. While you have obviously heard or seen the name, Jason Fuchs, before. There is a good chance that you know very little about this talented young rising star in the film industry. Yes, he has written three blockbuster hits, but there is so much more behind the mind, from the simple to the complex. In order to help familiarize you with Jason, we decided to provide you with five facts that you probably are currently unaware aware of.
Fuchs is Successful Beyond the Boundaries of Hollywood
It appears that Fuchs is more than a Hollywood prodigy, he is respected in the world of business and finance on a universal level. In 2015, Fuchs was recognized by Forbes, as he was included on its 30 Under 30 list, which recognizes the brightest and most successful innovators, game-changers, and entrepreneurs. Fuchs is definitely changing the game in Hollywood and he has the capacity to completely revolutionize the industry, helping to infuse new blood into the business.
DC Entertainment Has Hired Him for Lobo
The success that Fuchs experienced with Wonder Woman has made him very popular for companies looking to do comic book adaptations. Many feel that he really nailed to the essence of Wonder Woman in the way he wrote the story. Well, DC Entertainment has hired Fuchs to take on the responsibility of writing a film that has been in production for what seems a lifetime, Lobo. The character Lobo originated in 1983 as an alien mercenary and DC has been attempting to bring him to the big screen for years – enter Jason Fuchs.
He Is Not New to the Game
While Jason’s writing resume is not that long, there is a reason he looks eerily familiar to you. Before he decided to try his hand at writing, he had a steady career as an actor in the industry – appearing on television series such as The Sopranos, Law & Order, and Cosby. He even played in Flipper opposite Elijah Wood. The young actor admits that he enjoyed his success in acting but he relishing the spotlight that has been shined on him because of his writing talent.
He is Just Getting Started
When you consider the fact that Jason Fuchs was born the year I graduated high school (wow), you really get the fact that he hasn’t even scratched the surface of what is possible for him in the film industry. He grew up in New York under the tutelage of his Jewish Parents and would later earn a degree from Columbia University, all while entertaining an acting career. The young prodigy has been acting since the age of seven.
He Has Vocal Talent
It appears that Fuchs’ talent does not stop at acting and writing. He has actually starred in a couple of musicals that have been featured on film and on stage. In fact, his original television movie was a musical that aired on Nickelodeon called Rags. It is not clear if Fuchs will write or star in any musicals in the near future, but it is good to know that he has the talent to do so if he so chooses.
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