History of Max Landis in Timeline

Max Landis is an American filmmaker known for his screenwriting work on films like Chronicle, American Ultra, Victor Frankenstein, and Bright. He also wrote and directed Me Him Her. Landis created the TV series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency for BBC America and produced the first two seasons of Channel Zero on Syfy. Additionally, he has written limited series for DC and Image Comics, showcasing his diverse involvement in film, television, and comic book writing.

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1982: Twilight Zone: The Movie accident referenced

In August 2021, Max Landis discussed the public reaction to the fatal helicopter accident that occurred in 1982 on the set of his father's film Twilight Zone: The Movie, in his essay.

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August 3, 1985: Max Landis Born

On August 3, 1985, Max Landis, son of director John Landis, was born. He later became a filmmaker and writer known for various works in film, television, and comics.

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1992: DC Comics' Superman storyline

In 1992, Max Landis referenced the DC Comics' storyline of Superman's death, which he used as inspiration for his short film released in 2012.

1993: DC Comics' Superman revival

In 1993, Max Landis referenced the DC Comics' storyline of Superman's revival, which he used as inspiration for his short film released in 2012.

2000: Appearance in Blues Brothers 2000

In 2000, Max Landis appeared in his father's film, Blues Brothers 2000, marking one of his early brief appearances in films.

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2008: Wrote unaired episode for Fear Itself

In 2008, Max Landis independently wrote an unaired episode for the series Fear Itself, and also wrote Back to Mysterious Island for Bluewater Comics, based on the Jules Verne novel.

2011: Hired as screenwriter for Mr. Right

In 2011, Max Landis was hired as screenwriter for the movie Mr. Right, which was released in 2015.

2011: Forbes "30 Under 30"

In 2011, Max Landis was listed among Forbes magazine's "30 Under 30" as a young person to watch in the entertainment industry, recognizing his early achievements.

February 2012: Chronicle released

In February 2012, Chronicle, a script by Max Landis, was released to critical acclaim and commercial success after being directed by Josh Trank.

September 2012: Vigilant TV series sold to Fox

In September 2012, Max Landis sold a TV series called Vigilant to Fox, planning to executive produce it with Howard Gordon, but the project was later cancelled.

2012: The Death and Return of Superman released

In 2012, Max Landis released The Death and Return of Superman on YouTube, a short comedic feature mockingly retelling DC Comics' storyline.

2012: Forbes "30 Under 30"

In 2012, Max Landis was again listed among Forbes magazine's "30 Under 30" as a young person to watch in the entertainment industry, reinforcing his rising profile.

2012: Chronicle script released

In 2012, Max Landis wrote the script for the film Chronicle, contributing to his early career success.

2013: Controversial comments in Shelby Sells interview

In 2013, Max Landis made numerous controversial comments about women in an interview with Shelby Sells, which were criticized as misogynistic and objectifying.

February 2015: Directed Ariana Grande's music video

In February 2015, Max Landis directed Ariana Grande's music video "One Last Time", which was later accused of plagiarizing another music video.

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2015: Wrestling Isn't Wrestling released

In 2015, Max Landis released Wrestling Isn't Wrestling on YouTube, a comedic feature explaining professional wrestling using Triple H's career.

2015: American Ultra and Victor Frankenstein released

In 2015, Max Landis wrote scripts for the films American Ultra and Victor Frankenstein, marking further milestones in his screenwriting career.

2015: Mr. Right released

In 2015, Mr. Right, a violent romantic comedy for which Max Landis was a screenwriter, was released to mixed reviews.

2015: Victor Frankenstein released

In 2015, Victor Frankenstein, a film based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and for which Max Landis wrote the script, was released to generally unfavorable reviews.

March 2016: Me Him Her released

In March 2016, Max Landis's directorial debut, Me Him Her, received a limited release to mixed reviews.

2016: Channel Zero and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

In 2016, Max Landis produced the first two seasons of the Syfy series Channel Zero and created the series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency for BBC America.

2016: Netflix began production on Bright

In 2016, Netflix began production on Bright, a film based on Landis's script, which was noted as their most expensive self-produced film at the time.

September 2017: Published "A Scar No One Else Can See"

In September 2017, Max Landis published "A Scar No One Else Can See", a website containing a theory on Carly Rae Jepsen's songs, which was described by some as a conspiracy theory.

December 2017: Bright released

In December 2017, Bright, a Netflix film based on Max Landis's script, was released and critically panned, though Netflix reported it was popular with subscribers.

December 2017: Sexual assault accusation by Anna Akana

In December 2017, Max Landis was publicly accused of sexual assault by former co-worker Anna Akana, leading to further confirmation of his reputation in the industry.

2017: Bright script released

In 2017, Max Landis wrote the script for Bright, adding to his list of screenwriting credits.

2017: Accusations of abuse and career stall

In 2017, Max Landis' career began to stall following accusations from several women of emotional and sexual abuse, impacting his professional standing.

June 2019: Accusations of abuse and career impact

In June 2019, eight women accused Max Landis of emotional and sexual abuse in The Daily Beast, leading to his being dropped by his management and a shelved film production.

February 2020: Announced Glass Planet Consulting

In February 2020, Max Landis announced Glass Planet Consulting, a creative coaching and consulting resource for screenwriters in Los Angeles.

2020: Screenplay credit for Shadow in the Cloud

In 2020, Max Landis received screenplay credit for Shadow in the Cloud, despite being removed from the project and the script being re-written.

August 2021: Published essay "Why I Never Responded To My Public Shaming"

In August 2021, Max Landis published an essay titled "Why I Never Responded To My Public Shaming," addressing the sexual assault accusations and comparing his situation to those of other figures.