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Kevin Meade Williamson (born March 14, 1965) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He is known for developing and writing the screenplay for the slasher film Scream (1996)—which launched the Scream franchise —along with those for Scream 2 (1997) and Scream 4 (2011).
Kevin Williamson is a screenwriter, producer and director known for creating Scream, The Vampire Diaries and The Following. He was born in 1965 in North Carolina and started writing after watching Halloween (1978).
- January 1, 1
- 1.84 m
- New Bern, North Carolina, USA
- Writer, Producer, Director
Jan 11, 2022 · The creator of the Scream franchise talks about his return to the series as an executive producer, working with new directors and writers, and dedicating the movie to his mentor Wes Craven. He also reveals his thoughts on the future of the horror saga and his writing career.
Dec 6, 2021 · The creator of the Scream franchise and Dawson's Creek talks to The Independent about his career, his influences and his queer trauma. He reveals how he coded his horror movies in gay survival and why he burned out in the Nineties.
Jan 20, 2023 · James Van Der Beek, Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams became household names. Now, 25 years after the premiere, Williamson looks back. The writer and producer stepped away at...
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May 15, 2024 · Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson’s return to North Carolina is heading to Netflix. Williamson’s family drama series The Waterfront has been ordered to series by the streamer.
Mar 13, 2024 · Twenty-eight years ago, Kevin Williamson wrote the screenplay for the original Scream film, making him the perfect choice to return for a directing role. He's been with the franchise from the very beginning and has been actively engaged every step of the way as a writer and producer.
