Gillian Flynn

Gillian Flynn is a distinguished American author, screenwriter, and producer renowned for her gripping thriller and mystery novels. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Flynn garnered widespread acclaim with her debut novel *Sharp Objects* in 2006. Her dark and intricately plotted narratives continued to captivate readers with *Dark Places* (2009) and *Gone Girl* (2012), the latter of which became a literary sensation. *Gone Girl* has been translated into 40 languages and, according to *The Washington Post*, had sold over 15 million copies by 2016, cementing Flynn’s reputation as a leading voice in contemporary suspense fiction.

Flynn’s success extended beyond the page with the 2014 film adaptation of *Gone Girl*, directed by David Fincher. Her screenplay adaptation earned her the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and nominations from the Writers Guild of America and BAFTA. She also adapted her debut novel into an HBO limited series, *Sharp Objects*, which she wrote and produced, receiving nominations for a Primetime Emmy and Writers Guild of America Award for her work.

In addition to her adaptation work, Flynn co-wrote the screenplay for the 2018 film *Widows* with director Steve McQueen, showcasing her versatility across genres. She served as showrunner, writer, and executive producer for Amazon Prime Video’s sci-fi thriller series *Utopia* (2020), further demonstrating her prowess in television production.

As of 2021, Flynn is working on her fourth novel, which is set to be published by Penguin Random House. Her bibliography also includes the short story *The Grownup* (2014), adding to her diverse and influential body of work.