Gregg Hurwitz is a renowned author, screenwriter, and comic book writer, with a prolific career spanning over two decades. He is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of 24 thrillers, including the Orphan X series, and two award-winning thriller novels for teenagers. His novels have received numerous literary awards, topped the charts, and been translated into 33 languages.
As a screenwriter, Hurwitz has written scripts for major studios, including SWEET GIRL and THE BOOK OF HENRY, and has developed and produced television shows for various networks. He is also a New York Times bestselling comic book writer, having contributed to AWA, Marvel, and DC, with notable works including Knighted, NewThink, Wolverine, Punisher, Batman, and Penguin.
In addition to his writing career, Hurwitz has taught fiction writing at the University of Southern California (USC) English Department, and has guest lectured at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Harvard University in the United States and internationally. He has also published poetry and academic articles on Shakespeare.
As a thrill-seeker, Hurwitz has undertaken daring research for his novels, including sneaking onto demolition ranges with Navy SEALs, swimming with sharks in the Galápagos, and going undercover into mind-control cults. In 2022, he was part of the team that wrote the opening ceremony of the World Cup.
Currently, Hurwitz is actively working to combat polarization in politics and culture. To this end, he has produced over 300 commercials that have garnered over 100 million views on digital TV platforms. His editorial pieces have appeared in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, The Bulwark, and others.
