Dean Devlin has been the driving force behind some of the most successful feature films in history, with a collective box office gross of over 1.4 billion dollars worldwide. He is the co-creator and co-writer of iconic films such as Independence Day, Stargate, and Godzilla.
In May 2001, Devlin founded Electric Entertainment, a full-service film, television, and worldwide sales and distribution company. As chairman and CEO, he has overseen the company's growth and expansion into various sectors.
Electric Entertainment is now a global powerhouse, with a strong presence in the entertainment industry. The company has recently launched its OTT app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW, which offers a wide range of content, including its own original shows and movies.
Under Devlin's leadership, Electric Entertainment is currently producing several highly anticipated films and TV series. He has recently worked on the reboot of the popular TV series "Leverage", which is now streaming on Amazon's IMDb TV. He is also the co-showrunner, co-creator, and writer of the TV series "Almost Paradise", which aired on WGNA in spring 2020.
Devlin has an impressive track record of producing hit TV series, including the action-packed TNT series "Leverage", which ran for five seasons. He has also produced several successful movies, including the Emmy-winning SyFy project "The Triangle".
In addition to his work in television and film, Devlin has directed and produced several projects, including the feature film "Bad Samaritan", which stars David Tennant and Robert Sheehan. He is also set to produce the upcoming full-length feature "The Deal", a dystopian drama directed by Orsi Nagypál.
Prior to founding Electric Entertainment, Devlin produced the Mel Gibson period drama "The Patriot", which was nominated for three Academy Awards and earned Gibson a People's Choice Award for Best Actor.
