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Leslye Headland (born 1980) is an American film and television director, screenwriter, and playwright. She wrote and directed the play and 2012 film Bachelorette and 2015 film Sleeping with Other People.
Leslye Headland was born on 26 November 1980 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Bachelorette (2012), Sleeping with Other People (2015) and Russian Doll (2019). She has been married to Rebecca Henderson since 18 September 2016.
Jun 20, 2024 · Leslye Headland, showrunner of the Jedi drama starring Amandla Stenberg, is proud to inspire LGBTQ fans, but says the story is being read in unintended ways.
Jul 22, 2024 · ‘The Acolyte’ creator Leslye Headland on writing a “positive corruption arc” and wrestling with her past in a galaxy far, far away.
Jul 1, 2024 · Following the brutal twist in Episode 5, 'The Acolyte' showrunner Leslye Headland teases a darker, emotional finale — and confirms a huge fan theory.
Mar 19, 2024 · The creator of the newest Star Wars live-action series first discovered the galaxy far, far away as a teenager watching the Special Editions on the big screen and immersing herself in the expanded universe of books, like Timothy Zahn’s Heir to the Empire.
May 29, 2024 · Leslye Headland has been telling “Star Wars” stories onscreen since she was a teenager. Ostracized at school for being different, she retreated inward, making stop-motion films starring her...
Jul 17, 2024 · 'The Acolyte' Finale's Darth Plagueis reveal confirmed by Leslye Headland in an interview with IndieWire about why she chose the villain to appear.
Jul 18, 2024 · Creator Leslye Headland tells IndieWire about how the shape of Disney+ series reflects her love of J-Horror, binge watches, and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
Sep 10, 2019 · When Leslye Headland, Amy Poehler, and Natasha Lyonne were creating “Russian Doll,” Headland says she knew they were making something “incredibly good.” But it still came as a surprise when the show turned out to be a huge hit with viewers.
