Articles about Howard Overman
Hit squad
Writer Howard Overman and director David Caffrey tell DQ how they drew on influences including Out of Sight, Starsky & Hutch and Jackie Brown to create Hit Point, an “ambitious” crime drama about two detectives battling an increasing attraction to each other.
Dangerous new world
An eclectic group of characters must face their own fears and flaws – as well as aliens – in The War of the Worlds, a modern update of HG Wells’ iconic story for France’s Canal+ and Fox Networks Group Europe and Africa.
Mipcom showcases global writing talent
With the Mipcom market around the corner, Andy Fry looks at some of the writers whose scripted shows will be featured in Cannes.
About Time: How to make time travel work on TV
DQ looks at the latest dramas to incorporate time travel into their storylines, and asks those behind the programmes exactly how they tackle a plot device that so often lends itself to confusion and complications.
Finding the right fit
Misfits creator Howard Overman tells Andy Fry about his unconventional route to the TV industry and outlines his hopes of delivering a knockout blow with his forthcoming bare-knuckle boxing drama.