Jeremy Slater
WriterJeremy Slater is an American film and television writer and producer born in 1978, credited as a writer on the 2017 Netflix adaptation of Death Note.
Death Note Role
Slater co-wrote the screenplay for the 2017 Netflix film adaptation of Death Note, directed by Adam Wingard, which reimagined Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's story with an American setting. The film cast Nat Wolff as Light Turner and Lakeith Stanfield as L, putting Slater's script at the center of one of the more prominent English-language takes on the franchise.
Career and Notable Roles
Slater's other screenwriting credits include the 2015 film Fantastic Four. He also wrote the blockbuster sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Separately, he contributed to the screenplay for Mortal Kombat II. On television, he created and executive produced The Exorcist series, developed The Umbrella Academy, and serves as head writer and executive producer on Disney+'s Moon Knight. Active in the industry since the mid-2010s, Slater moves fluidly between blockbuster franchises and prestige genre television.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeremy Slater known for?
Jeremy Slater co-wrote the screenplay for the 2017 Netflix adaptation of Death Note, directed by Adam Wingard. The film starred Nat Wolff as Light Turner and Lakeith Stanfield as L.
What has Jeremy Slater written?
Beyond Death Note, Slater's screenwriting credits include the 2015 film Fantastic Four and the blockbuster sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. He also contributed to the screenplay for Mortal Kombat II.
What is Slater famous for?
On television, Slater created and executive produced The Exorcist series and developed The Umbrella Academy. He currently serves as head writer and executive producer on Disney+'s Moon Knight.
How did Jeremy Slater's Death Note adaptation differ from the original?
Slater's script reimagined Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's story with an American setting, putting his screenplay at the center of one of the more prominent English-language takes on the Death Note franchise. Adam Wingard directed the film.
When was Jeremy Slater born?
Jeremy Slater is an American writer and producer born in 1978. He has been active in the industry since 2015, moving fluidly between blockbuster franchises and prestige genre television.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Nippon Television and Warner Bros. Japan.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to Konami and other publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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