Brendan O'Brien (screenwriter)
Brendan O'Brien is an American screenwriter, best known for writing 2014 film Neighbors along with Andrew J. Cohen.
Brendan O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Spouse(s) | Amanda Headrick |
Early life
O'Brien and his screenwriter-director friend Andrew J. Cohen were both born and grew up in Scarsdale, New York, and both went to Scarsdale Middle School, where they became friends in the sixth grade.[1] O'Brien graduated from Georgetown University.[1]
Career
In 2014, O'Brien co-wrote the script for the comedy film Neighbors along with Cohen, starring Zac Efron and Seth Rogen.[2] The film was directed by Nicholas Stoller and released on May 9, 2014.[3]
O'Brien and Cohen also co-wrote the scripts for two 2016 films, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.[2]
O'Brien and Cohen also co-wrote the 2017 comedy film The House. Cohen made his directing debut with the film.[2][4]
O'Brien is set to pen the screenplay for an untitled CGI animated reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with Jeff Rowe directing and Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg producing via their Point Grey Pictures production company.[5]
Personal life
O'Brien is married to Amanda Headrick. They have two boys, Gabriel and Jack.[1]
Filmography
- Neighbors (2014, writer)
- Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016, writer)
- Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016, writer)
- The House (2017, writer)
References
- Banerjee, Debra (June 6, 2014). "'Neighbors' hits close to home for screenwriters". scarsdalenews.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Sneider, Jeff (September 28, 2015). "'Neighbors' Writers Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O'Brien Talk Sequel, Will Ferrell's 'The House,' Why Zac Efron Is Like Cary Grant". TheWrap. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- "Neighbors (2014)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Fleming, Mike, Jr. (February 25, 2015). "New Line Wins Auction For 'The House'; Will Ferrell To Star In Script By 'Neighbors' Duo". deadline.com. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-06-30). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Getting CG Movie Reboot From Nickelodeon & Seth Rogen's Point Grey Pictures". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-06-30.