Eric Heisserer
Writer

Eric Heisserer Net Worth

He has also directed a few short films. Eric Heisserer was born in 1970 in the USA and is a writer, producer, and director. He is best known for his work on Cuoc Do Bo Bi An (2016), Hours (2013), and The Thing (2011). He has been married to Christine Boylan since 2010 and has directed a few short films.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Writer, Producer, Director
Birth Year 1970
Age 53 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Occupation Screenwriter
Years active 2005–present
Spouse(s) Christine Boylan (m. 2010)

💰 Net worth: $19 Million (2024)

Eric Heisserer, a renowned writer, producer, and director, is expected to have a net worth of $19 million by the year 2024. Born in 1970, Heisserer has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, gaining recognition for his exceptional skills in storytelling. With numerous successful projects under his belt, including hit movies and television series, Heisserer has earned both critical acclaim and financial success throughout his career. His impressive net worth is a testament to his talent and determination in bringing captivating narratives to life on screen.

Biography/Timeline

1982

He rewrote the prequel to Director John Carpenter's 1982 remake The Thing. In April 2010, Heisserer signed on to write Final Destination 5, the fifth film of the horror film franchise.

2005

Heisserer's professional screenwriting career was launched with the sale of The Dionaea House to Warner Bros. in 2005, based on an online epistolary story of the same name that he wrote in October 2004. He then developed an original television pilot for Paramount Pictures and CBS, and wrote feature projects for Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Warner Bros.. In 2007, he sold a pitch to Regency Enterprises and Fox called Inhuman, a supernatural thriller set in Tokyo that combines live action and anime sequences.

2008

In December 2008, Heisserer was hired to re-envision and rewrite the script for the franchise reboot of A Nightmare on Elm Street, produced by Platinum Dunes. An early draft had been written by Wesley Strick. The script went on to land Director Samuel Bayer, actor Jackie Earle Haley, and began filming in May 2009.

2010

Heisserer is the son of Margaret L., a senior Editor for a publishing company, and Andrew J. Heisserer, a professor of ancient history, of Norman, Oklahoma. Since 2010, Heisserer has been married to television producer/writer Christine Boylan. His previous marriage ended in divorce.

2013

In July 2013 Heisserer was set to write the script for the then upcoming thriller book Bird Box by Josh Malerman. Universal Pictures acquired the rights in February 2013 and now set the script for Andy Muschietti to direct the film. In July 2017, the film was picked up by Netflix with Sandra Bullock starring and Susanne Bier as Director. Heisserer co-wrote The Conjuring 2 along with the brothers Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes. Heisserer wrote along with Artist Felipe Massafera and Colorist Wes Dzioba, the comic book series Shaper.

2016

Heisserer wrote the 2016 film Arrival based on Ted Chiang's short story "The Story of Your Life". Heisserer has said that he was attracted to the challenge of adapting the non-linear story by its emotional content. After the release of the film, he was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 89th Academy Awards.

2017

On 27 September 2017, there was an announcement that Heisserer would write the script for the live-action adaptation of the sci-fi romance anime Your Name.

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