Martin Adelstein | |
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Born | Martin Bruce Adelstein |
Occupation(s) | Television producer, Film producer |
Martin Bruce Adelstein is an American television producer. Before becoming a producer, he was a partner at the Endeavor Talent Agency, where he was one of the founding members. As of 2019, Adelstein is the CEO and founder of Tomorrow Studios, a joint venture between Adelstein and ITV Studios.
Years as an agent
Adelstein has represented writer David E. Kelley for over 20 years. He discovered Kelley after he read his script called "From the Hip" and brought him to Los Angeles to work on his first show L.A. Law. He also discovered Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson while representing the WWF. Adelstein booked him to host Saturday Night Live and the show received the highest rating in 10 years. He was subsequently put in the film The Mummy Returns where he received 5 million dollars for 5 minutes of screen time as The Scorpion King. He also brought actress/writer Tina Fey to the agency as well as writers Bonnie and Terry Turner who went on to create 3rd Rock from the Sun and That '70s Show.
Years as a producer
Adelstein has produced many television series, including the MTV series Teen Wolf, the NBC series Aquarius, the critically acclaimed 2011 film Hanna and the ABC/Fox sitcom Last Man Standing.
Personal life
Adelstein is married and has three children.
Adelstein has joined the advisory board of the Creative Community for Peace (CCFP), an organization that is composed of prominent members of the entertainment industry who promote the arts as a means to achieve peace, support artistic freedom, and counter the cultural boycott of Israel.
Filmography
- Prison Break
- Teen Wolf
- Last Man Standing
- Aquarius
- Good Behavior
- Supreme Courtships
- Black Christmas
- Point Pleasant
- Tru Calling
- Mr. Ed
Current projects
Title | Premiere / Release | Network | Note | Ref(s) |
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Hanna | February 3, 2019 – November 24, 2021 | Amazon Prime Video | TV series adaptation of the film that Adelstein produced | |
Snowpiercer | May 17, 2020 – present | TNT (seasons 1–3) AMC (season 4) |
TV series adaptation of the film of the same name | |
Physical | June 18, 2021 – September 27, 2023 | Apple TV+ | ||
Ten Year Old Tom | September 30, 2021 – present | HBO Max (season 1) Max (season 2–present) |
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Cowboy Bebop | November 19, 2021 | Netflix | Live action TV series adaptation of the anime series of the same name | |
One Piece | August 31, 2023 – present | Live action TV series adaptation of the manga series of the same name | ||
Trump: It Happened Here | TBA | In development |
Awards and nomination
FOX Production Awards 2008(Best Long Term Show)
References
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- White, Peter; Grobar, Matt (2021-09-16). "'Ten Year Old Tom': HBO Max Sets Premiere Date For Adult Animated Series From Steve Dildarian". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- Erin Nyren (June 6, 2017). "'Cowboy Bebop' Live-Action TV Series in the Works". Variety. Archived from the original on June 6, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- Andreeva, Nellie (2020-01-29). "'One Piece' Live-Action Series Based On Manga Classic Ordered By Netflix From Tomorrow Studios". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
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