Creator
Howard Overman
Howard Overman is a creator born in Regno Unito. He is known for Merlin, Misfits and War of the Worlds. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.
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Biography
Howard is a prolific figure in television, serving as co-creator, executive producer, and lead writer for the acclaimed 13-part series "Atlantis" on BBC1 and BBC America. Starting his TV writing journey on hits like "Hustle" and "New Tricks" for the BBC, he joined "Merlin" in 2008 and created lauded series such as the BAFTA-winning "Misfits" (E4) and the police-procedural comedy "Vexed" (BBC2). His executive production includes "Dirk Gentley" (BBC4) and the E4 comedy-horror "Crazyhead." Additionally, he helmed the successful "Future Man" (Hulu), overseen by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, spanning three seasons from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, Howard penned a modern 8-part adaptation of HG Wells' "War of the Worlds" for Fox Networks Group and Canal+, featuring acclaimed actors Gabriel Byrne and Elizabeth McGovern. The series achieved record ratings in France for Canal+ and received global acclaim, paving the way for a second series written by Howard.
Filmography
- 2026Hit PointWriter
- 2024Has FallenWriter · Executive producer · Creator
- 2022The Lazarus ProjectWriter
- 2021The OneCreator
- 2019War of the WorldsWriter · Creator
- 2017Future ManStory · Creator
- 2016CrazyheadCreator
- 2013AtlantisWriter · Creator
- 2012Dirk GentlyWriter · Creator
- 2010Misfits Christmas SpecialWriter
- 2010VexedWriter · Creator
- 2009MisfitsWriter · Executive producer · Creator
- 2008MerlinWriter
- 2008Spooks: Code 9Writer
- 2005Perfect DayCreator
- 2005The CrustWriter
- 2004HustleWriter