Gary Lennon

Gary Lennon
Occupation(s)Playwright, Television writer, producer, director, showrunner
Years active1991–present

Gary Lennon is an American playwright, television writer and executive producer.[1][2] Lennon is currently the showrunner of Power Book IV: Force on Starz, and he is credited with elevating the series to critical acclaim after he stepped into the role in its second season.[3] Lennon is also reported to be working on expanding the Power universe to additional spinoffs in his overall development deal with Lionsgate Television.[4] Lennon was previously the co-showrunner of Power and Hightown, both for Starz and Lionsgate.[5][6] He is also an executive producer on Euphoria for HBO.[7] In 2013, Lennon won a Peabody Award for the first season of Orange is the New Black along with his fellow writers and producers.[8]

  1. ^ McClain, James (2019-04-29). "'Power' Showrunner Gary Lennon Buys in Los Feliz, Lists in Mid-Wilshire". Variety. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
  2. ^ "Author Q&A: Gary Lennon, "A Family Thing"". 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2019-05-13 – via Write On Online.
  3. ^ Tinubu, Aramide (2023-08-31). "Starz's 'Power Book IV: Force' Is Transformed in Season 2 by a Ruthless Performance From Joseph Sikora: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  4. ^ Cordero, Rosy (2024-03-11). "'Power Book IV: Force' Showrunner Gary Lennon Extends Lionsgate Television Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  5. ^ Patten, Dominic (2018-07-11). "Gary Lennon Upped To 'Power' Co-Showrunner For Season 6". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2017-11-27). "Heroin Epidemic Drama 'P-Town' In Works At Starz From 'Gotham' Alum, 'Power' EP & Jerry Bruckheimer TV". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
  7. ^ Porter, Rick (2018-07-30). "HBO Orders 'Euphoria' to Series, Drake Joins as Executive Producer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
  8. ^ "Orange is the New Black (Netflix)". Retrieved 2019-05-13.