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'''Josh Olson''' is an Academy Award nominated screenwriter and director. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his script, ] which he is probably best known for.
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'''Joshua R. Olson''' is an American screenwriter and podcaster, known for writing the 2005 film '']''.
Olson was the most recent writer on the postponed ] project, which was being produced by ]


== Career ==
In 2006, Olson was personally invited by legendary author Harlan Ellison to collaborate with Ellison on an adaptation of the author's short story "The Discarded" for ABC's upcoming series, "Masters of Science Fiction." The episode stars Brian Dennehy and John Hurt, and was directed by Jonathan Frakes.
Olson wrote and directed the low budget horror film ''Infested'' in 2002.<ref></ref> He wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film '']''.{{r|low2020|olson2007}}. He was nominated for the British Academy Award,<ref name="bafta">{{Cite web|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2006/film|title=Film in 2006 &#124; BAFTA Awards|website=awards.bafta.org}}</ref> the Writer's Guild Award<ref name="bafta" /> and the Academy Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2006|title=The 78th Academy Awards &#124; 2006|website=Oscars.org &#124; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences}}</ref>
In 2006, Olson collaborated with ] on an adaptation of the author's short story "]" for ABC's series '']''.<ref name="olson2007">{{Cite news|last=Olson|first=Josh|url=http://www.laweekly.com/2007-10-11/news/the-life-and-death-of-jesse-james/|title=The Life and Death of Jesse James|date=10 October 2007|work=]|access-date=29 March 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123125825/https://www.laweekly.com/news/the-life-and-death-of-jesse-james-2150689|archive-date=23 November 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mastersofscifi.com/site/masters_of_science_fiction/episodes/the_discarded.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516091648/http://www.mastersofscifi.com/site/masters_of_science_fiction/episodes/the_discarded.html|title=Masters of Science Fiction - The Discarded|date=May 16, 2008|website=MastersOfScifi.com|archivedate=May 16, 2008}}</ref> He worked on ]'s film based on the '']'' video game series, but the project was later cancelled.<ref name="fritz2006">{{cite news| last=Fritz| first=Ben |date=October 31, 2006 |url=https://variety.com/2006/digital/news/no-home-for-halo-pic-1117953031/|title=No home for 'Halo' pic| work=] |accessdate=October 20, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817021747/https://www.variety.com/article/VR1117953031.html?categoryid=1043&cs=1|archive-date=17 August 2010|quote=Commercial helmer ] is still aboard to direct. "A History of Violence" scribe Josh Olson was doing the most recent rewrite.}}</ref>


Olson wrote the first draft of the movie '']'', for ].<ref>{{cite news| title=Josh Olson scripting 'One Shot'| url= https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/josh-olson-scripting-one-shot-1117992940/ | work=Variety | first=Tatiana | last=Siegel |access-date=29 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329042917/https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/josh-olson-scripting-one-shot-1117992940/|archive-date=29 March 2020|quote=Paramount Pictures has tapped “A History of Violence” scribe Josh Olson to adapt the Lee Child-penned mystery “One Shot.” Story centers on a ]-like homicide investigator who seeks the truth behind what seems an open-and-shut murder case after a trained ] is arrested for shooting five random victims.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=2011-09-26 |title=Josh Olson Scripts 'Tabloid' For Mick Jagger And Steve Bing |url=https://deadline.com/2011/09/josh-olson-scripts-tabloid-for-mick-jagger-and-steve-bing-174404/ |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Deadline |language=en-US |quote=Olson most recently wrote the first draft of One Shot, the Lee Child novel that Paramount is putting into production with Chris McQuarrie directing and Tom Cruise playing Jack Reacher.}}</ref> Ultimately, the movie was written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jack_reacher|title=Jack Reacher (2012)|via=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/jack-reacher-1117948893/|title=Jack Reacher|first1=Peter|last1=Debruge|date=December 11, 2012}}</ref>
Olson recently optioned the Dennis Lehane short story "Until Gwen," and has adapted it to direct himself. The project is currently casting.


Olson wrote two seasons of the audio drama, '']'', which is produced by and stars ] and ].{{r|low2020}} He is one of the hosts of the film interview podcast, "The Movies That Made Me", along with director ].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Movies That Made Me|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movies-that-made-me/id1412094313|website=]|access-date=1 March 2022}}</ref>
A discussion on Craig Mazin's screenwriting website "ArtfulWriter.com" recently detailed an encounter between Olson and a successful married screenwriting team, the Wibberleys. Olson had engaged in several belligerent attacks on Marianne Wibberley on the same site and other screenwriting sites, and when the Wibberleys encountered Olson at Beverly Hills agency UTA, Cormac Wibberley confronted Olson. Cormac called Olson on his bullying behavior, and Olson replied by stammering that his abrasive online behavior is merely an act, and apologized profusely before retreating from the scene as quickly as possible.
Olson denies the encounter, even though other writers who witnessed the encounter support Cormac's account.


Olson co-hosts with ] ''],'' a podcast rewatching and discussing episodes of '']'' and its impact on politics.<ref></ref> In 2020, Olson started ''Rainy Day Podcasts'' with ], ], and Victoria Pearman. The company has a "first look deal" with ], and will produce original narrative podcasts.<ref name="low2020">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/mick-jagger-rainy-day-podcasts-warner-bros-sign-first-look-deal-1203478046/|title=Mick Jagger’s Rainy Day Podcasts, Warner Bros. Digital Networks Sign First-Look Deal|last=Low|first=Elaine|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124185502/https://variety.com/2020/music/news/mick-jagger-rainy-day-podcasts-warner-bros-sign-first-look-deal-1203478046/|url-status=live|archive-date=24 January 2020|date=2020-01-24|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29|quote= penned two seasons of the “Bronzeville: audio drama, exec produced by and starring Laurence Fishburne and Larenz Tate, and co-hosts the podcast “The Movies That Made Me” with director ].}}</ref>
A recent post by Olson himself in the linked thread admits to the witnesses' version of the encounter.


==Filmography==
⚫ ]
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! Title
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| 1998
| ''On the Border''
|Screenplay; television film
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|1999
|'']''
|Screenplay (uncredited)
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|2001
|''Instinct to Kill''
|Screenplay; television film
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|2002
|''Infested''
|Also director
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| 2005
|'']''
|Screenplay
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| 2007
|'']''
| Episode of '']''
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| 2008
|'']''
|Anthology film segment: Have I Got a Story for You
|-
|2024
|'']''
|Screenplay; post-production<ref name="Asatryan">{{cite web |last1=Asatryan |first1=Tigran |title=Jessica Alba Netflix Thriller ‘Trigger Warning’: What We Know So Far |url=https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/jessica-alba-netflix-thriller-trigger-warning-what-we-know-so-far/ |website=whatsonnetflix.com |publisher=Netflix |access-date=22 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108224411/https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/jessica-alba-netflix-thriller-trigger-warning-what-we-know-so-far/ |archive-date=8 November 2021 |date=July 16, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|}


==References==
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==External links==
*{{Cite news|url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2009/09/09/i-will-not-read-your-fucking-script/|title=I Will Not Read Your Fucking Script|work=]|date=9 September 2009|last=Olson|first=Josh|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320200619/https://www.villagevoice.com/2009/09/09/i-will-not-read-your-fucking-script/|url-status=live|archive-date=20 March 2018|quote=... he wanted real criticism. They never do, of course. What they want is a few tough notes to give the illusion of honesty, and then some pats on the head. What they want — always — is encouragement, even when they shouldn’t get any.}}
* , 'Pursue The Passion', 14 November 2007.
*{{IMDb name|id=0647939|name=Josh Olson}}

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Latest revision as of 20:24, 23 February 2024

American screenwriter For the American ice hockey player, see Josh Olson (ice hockey).
Josh Olson
Josh Olson at the 2008 Screenwriting Expo
BornUnited States
Occupation(s)Podcast writer, Screenwriter

Joshua R. Olson is an American screenwriter and podcaster, known for writing the 2005 film A History of Violence.

Career

Olson wrote and directed the low budget horror film Infested in 2002. He wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film A History of Violence.. He was nominated for the British Academy Award, the Writer's Guild Award and the Academy Award. In 2006, Olson collaborated with Harlan Ellison on an adaptation of the author's short story "The Discarded" for ABC's series Masters of Science Fiction. He worked on Peter Jackson's film based on the Halo video game series, but the project was later cancelled.

Olson wrote the first draft of the movie Jack Reacher, for Paramount Pictures. Ultimately, the movie was written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie

Olson wrote two seasons of the audio drama, Bronzeville, which is produced by and stars Laurence Fishburne and Larenz Tate. He is one of the hosts of the film interview podcast, "The Movies That Made Me", along with director Joe Dante.

Olson co-hosts with Dave Anthony The West Wing Thing, a podcast rewatching and discussing episodes of The West Wing and its impact on politics. In 2020, Olson started Rainy Day Podcasts with Mick Jagger, Steve Bing, and Victoria Pearman. The company has a "first look deal" with Warner Brothers, and will produce original narrative podcasts.

Filmography

Year Title Notes
1998 On the Border Screenplay; television film
1999 Hitman's Run Screenplay (uncredited)
2001 Instinct to Kill Screenplay; television film
2002 Infested Also director
2005 A History of Violence Screenplay
2007 The Discarded Episode of Masters of Science Fiction
2008 Batman: Gotham Knight Anthology film segment: Have I Got a Story for You
2024 Trigger Warning Screenplay; post-production

References

  1. Infested - Sony Entertainment MovieDetails
  2. ^ Low, Elaine (2020-01-24). "Mick Jagger's Rainy Day Podcasts, Warner Bros. Digital Networks Sign First-Look Deal". Variety. Archived from the original on 24 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-29. penned two seasons of the "Bronzeville: audio drama, exec produced by and starring Laurence Fishburne and Larenz Tate, and co-hosts the podcast "The Movies That Made Me" with director Joe Dante.
  3. ^ Olson, Josh (10 October 2007). "The Life and Death of Jesse James". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Film in 2006 | BAFTA Awards". awards.bafta.org.
  5. "The 78th Academy Awards | 2006". Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
  6. "Masters of Science Fiction - The Discarded". MastersOfScifi.com. May 16, 2008. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008.
  7. Fritz, Ben (October 31, 2006). "No home for 'Halo' pic". Variety. Archived from the original on 17 August 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2007. Commercial helmer Neill Blomkamp is still aboard to direct. "A History of Violence" scribe Josh Olson was doing the most recent rewrite.
  8. Siegel, Tatiana. "Josh Olson scripting 'One Shot'". Variety. Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2020. Paramount Pictures has tapped "A History of Violence" scribe Josh Olson to adapt the Lee Child-penned mystery "One Shot." Story centers on a Dirty Harry-like homicide investigator who seeks the truth behind what seems an open-and-shut murder case after a trained military sniper is arrested for shooting five random victims.
  9. Fleming, Mike Jr. (2011-09-26). "Josh Olson Scripts 'Tabloid' For Mick Jagger And Steve Bing". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-01-13. Olson most recently wrote the first draft of One Shot, the Lee Child novel that Paramount is putting into production with Chris McQuarrie directing and Tom Cruise playing Jack Reacher.
  10. "Jack Reacher (2012)" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
  11. Debruge, Peter (December 11, 2012). "Jack Reacher".
  12. "The Movies That Made Me". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  13. The West Wing Thing - All Things Comedy
  14. Asatryan, Tigran (July 16, 2021). "Jessica Alba Netflix Thriller 'Trigger Warning': What We Know So Far". whatsonnetflix.com. Netflix. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.

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