Morgan Evans (screenwriter)
Morgan Evans | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, director, producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Notable work | Teen Titans Go! |
Morgan Evans is an American writer, director, and producer, known for writing the Warner Bros. Animation film Merry Little Batman[1] and the Cartoon Network series Teen Titans Go!.[2]
Career
[edit]Evans began his career directing videos at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, including early web episodes of Broad City and It Gets Betterish.[3] In 2012, while working at The Onion, he created The Untitled Web Series That Morgan Evans Is Doing,[4] which was critically acclaimed and named one of the best web series of 2012 by IndieWire.[5] The series was later nominated for a Writers Guild Award.[6]
In 2013, Evans worked as a staff writer for the reboot of Best Week Ever[7][8] and later that year, he joined MTV to write, host, and produce the Teen Wolf After After Show.[9][10] In July 2014, MTV announced they had picked up a second, eight-episode, season of The Untitled Web Series That Morgan Evans Is Doing. For his performance, Evans received a Cynopsis Digital Media award.[11]
In 2022, Evans began writing for the Cartoon Network series Teen Titans Go![12] and wrote Merry Little Batman for Warner Bros. Animation. The film premiered on December 8, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video. Evans focused on exploring the relationship between Bruce Wayne and his son, Damian, in the film.[13] It received a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its release.[14]
In August 2023, Evans' feature film Driftwood was canceled following the Warner Brothers Discovery merger, three months after being greenlit.[15][16]
In September 2024 it was announced that Evans had written and directed the upcoming comedy film Micro Budget starring Bobby Moynihan and Chris Parnell.[17]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Merry Little Batman | Writer | Amazon Originals |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Onion News Network | Segment Producer | IFC |
| 2012 | The Untitled Webseries That Morgan Evans Is Doing | Writer/Director | MTV |
| 2014–2017 | Teen Wolf After Show | Writer/Host | MTV |
| 2016 | Scream After Dark | Writer | MTV |
| Syfy Presents Live From Comic Con | Head Writer | SyFy | |
| Legendary Dudas | Director | Nickelodeon | |
| 2017 | Truth & Iliza | Segment Producer | Freeform |
| 2018 | The Fix | Field Director | Netflix |
| Liza on Demand | Writer | YouTube Premium | |
| 2020 | Celebrity Show-Off | Producer | TBS |
| 2020–2021 | Earth to Ned | Field Producer | Disney+ |
| 2021–2022 | Fast Foodies | Senior Producer | TruTv |
| 2022 | Snack vs. Chef | Senior Producer | Netflix |
| 2022–2023 | Teen Titans Go! | Writer | Cartoon Network |
References
[edit]- ^ "Amazon Acquires 'Merry Little Batman' Animated Film, Spinoff Series 'Bat-Family' From Warner Bros. Animation". Variety. April 26, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Zahed, Ramin. "Holy Animated Content! Amazon Nabs Two New 'Batman' Shows and a Movie". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Grimes, William (November 16, 2014). "And Now, a Movie Hours in the Making!". The New York Times. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Votta, Rae (July 2015). "MTV's new web series debuts in one swift bundle of binge-worthy episodes". The Daily Dot. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Jean Christian, Aymar (January 4, 2013). "Don't Know Which Web Series to Watch? Here are the Best of 2012". Indiewire. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "Writers Guild Awards Winners & Nominees: 2022-2013".
- ^ Jean Christian, Aymar (January 4, 2013). "Don't Know Which Web Series to Watch? Here are the Best of 2012". Indiewire. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "Kanye West, The WWE Or Mob Wives: Who's Having The Best Week Ever?". VH1 Official Site. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "MTV's Digital Studio Premieres Web Series From Creator Morgan Evans". TubeFilter. July 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "If JR Bourne Had To Be Stranded On A Deserted Island With One 'Teen Wolf' Co-Star, He'd Choose..." MTV. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Cynopsis Digital Model D Awards". September 7, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Edwards, Molly (April 27, 2023). "Amazon officially confirms Batman: Caped Crusader – and two new Bat-Projects". Yahoo. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Aguilar, Carlos (December 8, 2023). "In 'Merry Little Batman,' the Dark Knight takes on a new challenge: parenthood". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Merry Little Batman". Rotten Tomatoes. December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "HBO Max Cancels Animated Family Film 'Driftwood' From Cartoon Network Studios". Variety. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (August 23, 2022). "HBO Max Cancels More Animation, Including 'Batman: The Caped Crusader' and 2 'Looney Tunes' Projects". The Wrap. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell Shoot Indie Movie in Trailer for Mockumentary 'Micro Budget' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 11, 2024.