Adi Hasak

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Adi Hasak
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Adi Hasak in 2014
NationalityIsraeli
OccupationScreenwriter, producer

Adi Hasak is an Israeli screenwriter, producer, and former journalist[1] He is the creator of the American crime drama series, Shades of Blue,[2] which stars Jennifer Lopez, Ray Liotta, and Drea de Matteo. The series premiered of January 7, 2016 on NBC.[1]

Early life[]

Hasak was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and raised in Israel and the United States. After a stint in the military, he worked as a journalist.

Career[]

He co-wrote the 1997 film, The Shadow Conspiracy.[3] It was the final film directed by George P. Cosmatos, who died in 2005.[4] Hasak is a frequent collaborator with Luc Besson, and the pair have jointly written and produced two feature films, From Paris With Love,[5] starring John Travolta, and 3 Days To Kill,[6] starring Kevin Costner.

He developed the drama series Eyewitness, which is based on the Norwegian series Øyevitne, for American television. It premiered on USA Network on October 16, 2016 and lasted one series.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Jennifer Lopez To Topline 13-Episode FBI Drama Series At NBC She Is Producing With Ryan Seacrest For 2015-16".
  2. ^ "Barry Levinson to Direct Jennifer Lopez NBC Drama 'Shades of Blue'".
  3. ^ Holden, Stephen (31 January 1997). "The Shadow Conspiracy (1997)". New York Times. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  4. ^ Myrna Oliver (April 27, 2005). "George P. Cosmatos, 64; Director Was Known for Saving Troubled Projects". Los Angeles Times.
  5. ^ Holden, Stephen (February 4, 2010). "John Travolta Sparks Up the Gunfire in The City of Light". The New York Times.
  6. ^ "3 Days to Kill: Film Review by Frank Scheck".

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