Silicon Valley Creator Shares Hollywood & European Production Insights
John Altschuler, the creator of 'Silicon Valley', shared insights at Iberseries & Platino Industria. He discussed Hollywood's views on writers, his new Irish-U.K. series, and the blend of Hollywood and European production processes.
Altschuler revealed that Hollywood studios historically view writers as necessary yet disliked. He contrasted this with Europe's director-driven projects, suggesting a fusion of both systems could benefit the industry.
Altschuler is developing an Irish-U.K. co-production series based on 'The Gangster's Guide to Sobriety'. The project involves him, Mike Judge, and veteran showrunner Tom Fontana. He shared that he and Judge bonded over their middle-class backgrounds in Hollywood.
At Iberseries' first day, executives from Disney+, Gaumont, Banijay, Telemundo Studios, and actress-turned-producer Luisana Lopilato were present. Altschuler believes intellectual property (IP) is crucial in the entertainment industry.
Altschuler's insights into Hollywood and Europe's production processes offer a fresh perspective. His new series, based on 'The Gangster's Guide to Sobriety', is set to bring a unique blend of storytelling to screens. With his experience working with A-list actors and creating hit shows like 'Silicon Valley', expectations are high for his latest project.
