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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.
He is best known for producing Judge Dredd remake Dredd, developing animated series Castlevania, and creating 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.