Writing

Mark Protosevich

Born August 24, 1961 · Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 65)

Mark Protosevich is an American screenwriter. He is best known for his screenplays for the films The Cell (2000), I Am Legend (2007), and Thor (2011). He has also written two remakes: Poseidon (2006), an update of The Poseidon Adventure (1972) for director Wolfgang Petersen, and Oldboy (2013), an adaptation of the 2003 South Korean film of the same name for Spike Lee.

Known For

Thor

MovieAdventureFantasy

Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

I Am Legend

I Am Legend · 2007

MovieDramaScience Fiction

Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone.

Oldboy

MovieMysteryThriller

A man has only three and a half days and limited resources to discover why he was imprisoned in a nondescript room for 20 years without any explanation.

The Cell

The Cell · 2000

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

Poseidon

Poseidon · 2006

MovieAdventureAction

A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.

I Am Legend Awakening

I Am Legend Awakening · 2008

I Am Legend Awakening

MovieScience FictionHorror

I Am Legend Awakening was first released as a graphic novel showing stories set in the universe of the I Am Legend (2007) movie. These stories were animated and presented as DVD extras for the I Am Legend DVD release. While they can be listed separately as episodes, for a lot of people they will be shown one after the other as a mini movie.

Sugar

SeriesDramaMystery

John Sugar is a dashing private eye navigating the dark corners of sunny LA. Though he sees only the good in humanity, Sugar is haunted by a secret too dangerous to expose.

Filmography

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Thor

MovieAdventureFantasy

Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Story

I Am Legend

I Am Legend · 2007

MovieDramaScience Fiction

Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone.

Screenplay

Oldboy

MovieMysteryThriller

A man has only three and a half days and limited resources to discover why he was imprisoned in a nondescript room for 20 years without any explanation.

Screenplay

The Cell

The Cell · 2000

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

Co-Producer

Poseidon

Poseidon · 2006

MovieAdventureAction

A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.

Screenplay

I Am Legend Awakening

I Am Legend Awakening · 2008

I Am Legend Awakening

MovieScience FictionHorror

I Am Legend Awakening was first released as a graphic novel showing stories set in the universe of the I Am Legend (2007) movie. These stories were animated and presented as DVD extras for the I Am Legend DVD release. While they can be listed separately as episodes, for a lot of people they will be shown one after the other as a mini movie.

Writer

Sugar

SeriesDramaMystery

John Sugar is a dashing private eye navigating the dark corners of sunny LA. Though he sees only the good in humanity, Sugar is haunted by a secret too dangerous to expose.

Executive Producer