Adi Shankar | |
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 Shankar at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | Aditya Shankar 8 January 1985 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Aditya Shankar (born January 8, 1985) is an Indian-American film producer, screenwriter, film director, television program creator, television showrunner, and occasional actor.
In the 2010’s he was best known for Dredd, Castlevania and his "Bootleg Universe" One-Shot series of fan films. In the 2020s, he reinvented himself as a TV series auteur with critically acclaimed Netflix series such as The Guardians of Justice, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, and the upcoming Devil May Cry.
He remains the youngest producer to have a number one film at the North American box office with the 2012 film The Grey.[2] In 2014, Shankar ranked number 20 on GQ magazine's list of "Most Influential Global Indian Men".[3] He co-founded the production company 1984 Private Defense Contractors.[4]
- ^ "SHATTERING THE MOLD: Producer Adi Shankar Offers A Glimpse Inside His World!". Icon vs. Icon. March 11, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
- ^ Bertschy, Zac (October 25, 2018). "Castlevania Season 2 Executive Producer Adi Shankar". Anime News Network.
- ^ Thomas, Steff (February 7, 2015). "Producer and Go-Getter Adi Shankar Talks Diversity and the Need for Integrity in the Film Industry". Galo Magazine.
- ^ McNary, Dave (April 10, 2013). "1984 Private Defense Contractors Boards 'The Voices' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 29, 2016.