Martin Adelstein
Born
Martin Bruce Adelstein
Occupation(s)Television producer, Film producer

Martin Bruce Adelstein is an American television producer. Before becoming a producer, he was a partner at the Endeavor Talent Agency, where he was one of the founding members. As of 2019, Adelstein is the CEO and founder of Tomorrow Studios, a joint venture between Adelstein and ITV Studios.

Years as an agent

Adelstein has represented writer David E. Kelley for over 20 years. He discovered Kelley after he read his script called "From the Hip" and brought him to Los Angeles to work on his first show L.A. Law. He also discovered Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson while representing the WWF. Adelstein booked him to host Saturday Night Live and the show received the highest rating in 10 years. He was subsequently put in the film The Mummy Returns where he received 5 million dollars for 5 minutes of screen time as The Scorpion King. He also brought actress/writer Tina Fey to the agency as well as writers Bonnie and Terry Turner who went on to create 3rd Rock from the Sun and That '70s Show.

Years as a producer

Adelstein has produced many television series, including the MTV series Teen Wolf, the NBC series Aquarius, the critically acclaimed 2011 film Hanna and the ABC/Fox sitcom Last Man Standing.[1]

Personal life

Adelstein is married and has three children.

Adelstein has joined the advisory board of the Creative Community for Peace (CCFP), an organization that is composed of prominent members of the entertainment industry who promote the arts as a means to achieve peace, support artistic freedom, and counter the cultural boycott of Israel.[2]

Filmography

Current projects

Title Premiere / Release Network Note Ref(s)
Hanna February 3, 2019 – November 24, 2021 Amazon Prime Video TV series adaptation of the film that Adelstein produced [3]
Snowpiercer May 17, 2020 – March 28, 2022 TNT TV series adaptation of the film of the same name [4]
Physical June 18, 2021 – September 27, 2023 Apple TV+ [5]
Ten Year Old Tom September 30, 2021 – present HBO Max (season 1)
Max (season 2–present) 		[6]
Cowboy Bebop November 19, 2021 Netflix Live action TV series adaptation of the anime series of the same name [7]
One Piece August 31, 2023 – present Live action TV series adaptation of the manga series of the same name [8][9][10]
Trump: It Happened Here TBA In development

Awards and nomination

FOX Production Awards 2008(Best Long Term Show)

References

  1. ^ "Marty Adelstein Biography". 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-13.
  2. ^ "Moving & Shaking: 'Judd Apatow and Friends' support the ADL, Honeymoon Israel receives grant and more". 31 August 2017.
  3. ^ Nyren, Erin (2017-06-06). "'Cowboy Bebop' Live-Action TV Series in the Works". Variety. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2015-11-11). "Bong Joon-ho Feature 'Snowpiercer' To Be Adapted As TV Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-01-29). "Rose Byrne To Star In Apple 1980s Dramedy Series 'Physical' From Annie Weisman". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  6. ^ White, Peter; Grobar, Matt (2021-09-16). "'Ten Year Old Tom': HBO Max Sets Premiere Date For Adult Animated Series From Steve Dildarian". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  7. ^ Erin Nyren (June 6, 2017). "'Cowboy Bebop' Live-Action TV Series in the Works". Variety. Archived from the original on June 6, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-01-29). "'One Piece' Live-Action Series Based On Manga Classic Ordered By Netflix From Tomorrow Studios". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  9. ^ "Netflix is turning manga and anime 'One Piece' into a live-action series". Engadget. 2020-01-30. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  10. ^ "Netflix Officially Announces One Piece Live-Action Series". IGN. Retrieved 2020-01-30.

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