Todd Hasak was born in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, and later relocated to the United States, where he would go on to pursue a successful career in the entertainment industry.
Prior to his move to Hollywood, Hasak worked as a journalist, honing his writing skills and developing a strong foundation in storytelling. He eventually transitioned to writing for television and film, where he would make a name for himself as a talented and innovative writer.
One of Hasak's most notable achievements was writing the pilot episode for the critically acclaimed series "Shades of Blue" on spec. After Jennifer Lopez and Barry Levinson became attached to the project, NBC greenlit it straight to series, a testament to Hasak's exceptional writing abilities.
In addition to his work on "Shades of Blue," Hasak also wrote the original pilot for "Generation Kill," which was later developed into a successful series.
Hasak's most recent project is the straight-to-series order for "Eyewitness," a Norwegian format that will air on USA. As executive producer and showrunner, Hasak will bring his unique vision and expertise to the project.
Furthermore, Hasak is currently working on an American adaptation of the Finnish format "Black Widows," a collaboration with Moskito Television and Nice Entertainment Finland. This project marks another exciting venture for the talented writer.
In addition to his work in television, Hasak has also collaborated with renowned filmmaker Luc Besson on several projects. Together, they have written and produced "3 Days to Kill," starring Kevin Costner, and "From Paris With Love," starring John Travolta. This partnership has resulted in two highly successful films that showcase Hasak's versatility and range as a writer.
Throughout his career, Hasak has consistently demonstrated his ability to craft compelling stories and characters, earning him a reputation as one of the most respected and sought-after writers in the industry.
