Abi Morgan

Abi Morgan is a Welsh playwright and screenwriter recognized for her contributions to television and film, including award-winning dramas and critically acclaimed screenplays. After making her acclaimed professional stage debut with ‘Skinned’ at Nuffield Theatre, Southampton in 1998, Abi Morgan quickly expanded her reach into television, securing her first writing credit on the ITV series ‘Peak Practice’ that same year. She swiftly established herself as a formidable voice in drama, most notably writing the Channel 4 series ‘Sex Traffic’ in 2004, which earned widespread critical acclaim and secured the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Drama Serial in 2005, underscoring her talent for impactful storytelling. Morgan continued to make a significant impact across both television and film, notably adapting Monica Ali’s acclaimed novel ‘Brick Lane’ for the screen in 2007.

She demonstrated sustained creative output by creating and writing the highly successful legal drama ‘The Split,’ which premiered on television in 2018 and captivated audiences through its final season in 2024. Morgan’s recent accomplishments include the critically acclaimed release of her memoir, ‘This Is Not a Pity Memoir,’ in 2022. In 2024, she penned the compelling Netflix miniseries ‘Eric,’ adding another major streaming production to her credit. Looking ahead, Morgan is currently working on the highly anticipated screenplay for the feature film ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,’ slated for release in 2025, ensuring her continued presence at the forefront of contemporary storytelling.