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United States David Koepp is an American screenwriter and director, recognized for his significant contributions to blockbuster cinema and diverse genre filmmaking.
Lionsgate acquired the rights to 'The Great Mortdecai Moustache Mystery,' a comedic crime novel by Kyril Bonfiglioli. David Koepp directed the film adaptation, titled 'Mortdecai,' with Eric Aronson writing the script. Johnny Depp starred as Charlie Mortdecai.
The Walt Disney Company announced a fifth installment of the 'Indiana Jones' saga. David Koepp was initially slated as the screenwriter, with Steven Spielberg directing. Koepp later withdrew from the project due to commitments to 'You Should Have Left.'
Kevin Bacon and David Koepp collaborated on 'You Should Have Left' for Blumhouse, a horror drama film based on Daniel Kehlmann's novel. Koepp wrote and directed the film, starring Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried.
Studiocanal announced a film adaptation of David Koepp's novel 'Cold Storage.' Koepp is writing the screenplay, and Jonny Campbell is directing. The cast includes Liam Neeson, Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Sosie Bacon.
Amasia Entertainment and Universal Pictures tapped David Koepp to write the script for a reboot of the Green Hornet franchise, titled 'The Green Hornet and Kato.'
Steven Soderbergh directed New Line Cinema's 'KIMI' for HBO Max, with Zoë Kravitz starring. David Koepp penned the script and co-produced.
A film adaptation of David Koepp's second novel, 'Aurora,' is in development for Netflix, with Koepp writing the script and Kathryn Bigelow directing.
David Koepp was born on June 9, 1963, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. His early fascination with narrative performance led him to study theater at the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin–Madison before enrolling in the film school at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in film in 1990. Koepp commenced his professional journey in the film industry by co-writing the thriller “Apartment Zero” in 1988 with Martin Donovan. This early work laid the foundation for a career marked by significant writing and directing credits across various genres.
Koepp established his reputation as a leading screenwriter through his involvement in several high-profile projects. Key writing credits include “Jurassic Park” (1993), co-written with Michael Crichton, and “Mission: Impossible” (1996), co-written with Robert Towne and Steven Zaillian. He also contributed to the screenplays for “Spider-Man” (2002) and “War of the Worlds” (2005). His directorial debut came with “The Trigger Effect” (1996), which he also wrote. He continued to direct films such as “Stir of Echoes” (1999) and “Secret Window” (2004), demonstrating his capacity for both writing and directing within the thriller genre.
Throughout his career, Koepp has maintained a consistent presence in Hollywood, contributing to major franchises and original projects. He co-wrote “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” (2008) and returned to the Jurassic Park franchise with “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997), where he also served as a second unit director. More recently, he wrote and directed “You Should Have Left” (2020) and wrote “Kimi” (2022), further diversifying his filmography. Recognized for his substantial box office success, Koepp has received accolades such as the WGA East’s Ian McClellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement in 2013, solidifying his standing as a prominent figure in contemporary filmmaking.
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