Richard Brown (producer)

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Richard Brown is a Scottish film and television producer whose credits include True Detective, Catch-22, Outlaw King, and 44 Inch Chest.

Career[]

Brown started his career as a talent scout for Island Records in London. In 1993, he relocated to the U.S. and transitioned into the film business working at Nick Wechsler, Keith Addis’ Industry Entertainment, and Chris Blackwell's Palm Pictures.[1] During this period Brown produced Directors Label Series with Spike Jonze, Michel Gondry and Chris Cunningham.[2]

From 2006 to 2019, Brown operated under an overall deal with Steve Golin's production company, Anonymous Content—working closely with Golin on the company's expansion into TV. During this time, Brown developed and produced True Detective, Outlaw King, and Catch-22.[3][4][5] True Detective received eleven Primetime Emmy nominations heading into the 2014 Emmy season, scooping up five wins. True Detective utilized a "revolutionary"[6] format in which all episodes were written by a single writer, Nic Pizzolatto, and director, Cary Fukunaga. Reviewers cited the show as one of the strongest programs in recent memory, with The Atlantic calling it "the most compelling series currently on television" with "an anthology format that has the potential to help change the way high-end television is produced."[7][8]

The concept for the Catch-22 originated after the first season of True Detective, when Brown sat down with Luke Davies and David Michôd to discuss possible properties that they would like to adapt in a similar limited series format. Davies brought up Heller's novel, which the trio agreed would benefit from a longer treatment. Davies and Michôd co-wrote the adaptation, which Brown developed at Anonymous. Michôd was originally set to direct until he became unavailable and the producers asked George Clooney to come on board as a director and executive producer.[9] The series earned two Golden Globe Awards nominations, including Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.[10]

In 2019, Brown launched his own production company, Passenger, and entered into an overall deal with Fremantle. Passenger is based in NY and London.[11] In 2021 Brown will produce the limited series "This Sceptred Isle" detailing the United Kingdom's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] Michael Winterbottom will write and direct the series, and Kenneth Branagh will play Boris Johnson.[13]

It was announced that Brown has partnered with the NBA to produce a documentary series telling the story of the launch and inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League. Fisher Stevens, Akin Omotoso are executive producers. The series will be directed by Tebogo Malope. The BAL is a partnership between the NBA and FIBA, and marks the NBA's first initiative to operate a league outside of North America.[14]

Producer filmography[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Richard Brown, Anonymous Content" – Screen Skills Ireland.
  2. ^ "Richard Brown" IMDb
  3. ^ "HBO Picks up Matthew-Woody Series ‘True Detective’ With Eight-Episode Order" deadline.com
  4. ^ "Chris Pine to Play Robert the Bruce in Netflix's ‘Outlaw King’ With David Mackenzie Directing" variety.com
  5. ^ "Hulu Nabs ‘Catch-22’ Limited Series Starring George Clooney From Anonymous Content & Paramount TV" deadline.com
  6. ^ Romano, Andrew (January 11, 2014). "'True Detective' Review: You Have to Watch HBO's Revolutionary Crime Classic". The Daily Beast. The Newsweek Daily Beast Company. Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  7. ^ "True Detective: The Best Show on TV". The Atlantic. 11 February 2014.
  8. ^ Harvey, Chris (February 22, 2014). "True Detective, Sky Atlantic, review: a work of depth and cinematic flair". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 14, 2018). "Hulu Nabs 'Catch-22' Limited Series Starring George Clooney From Anonymous Content & Paramount TV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
  10. ^ "Golden Globes 2020: The Complete Nominations List". 3 January 2019.
  11. ^ - "Fremantle Strikes Overall Deal With ‘True Detective’ & ‘Catch-22’ Producer Richard Brown – Deadline". deadline.com
  12. ^ "U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Drama Kicks Off Fremantle Deal With Michael Winterbottom's Revolution Films. variety.com
  13. ^ "Kenneth Branagh to Play Boris Johnson in Michael Winterbottom's COVID Drama Series" hollywoodreporter.com
  14. ^ "Fremantle, ‘True Detective’ Producer Richard Brown Team For NBA’s Basketball Africa League Documentary Series" variety.com

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