Paul Wernick is a Canadian television and film producer, as well as a screenwriter. He was born on November 3, 1977.
He is best known for penning the screenplays for the superhero movies Deadpool from 2016 and its follow-up from 2018 with his collaborator Rhett Reese.
In 2009, Wernick and Reese produced Zombieland, their first feature film together as producers and writers. On October 2, 2009, Sony Pictures released the movie, which went on to become one of the best-selling zombie movies of all time.
Several network reality programs, including Big Brother 2 on CBS and I’m a Celebrity, alongside Get Me Out of Here! on ABC, were created by Wernick.
Wernick has been recognized with three Emmy Awards for his work in the news industry, which has included producing positions at KVOA, KOLD, KTVK, KSL, and KCAL.
Wernick and Reese first collaborated in 2001, creating, writing, and executive-producing The Joe Schmo Show for Spike TV. The series drew Spike’s highest-ever ratings.
Joe Schmo was named to numerous Best Of lists, including Time’s “Top 10 TV Shows of 2003” and Entertainment Weekly’s “50 Best TV Shows Ever on DVD.
Paul Wernick’s Children
We can confirm that Paul is married to Rita Hsiao. However, there is no information to suggest that they have children together. There is also no information to suggest that they may have had children before meeting.
