Paul Wernick

Paul Wernick

52 · Born: Aug 2, 1972

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BornAug 2, 1972 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Paul Wernick is a Canadian screenwriter and producer who has made a significant impact in the film industry through his creative work.

He is perhaps best known for his involvement in the Deadpool film trilogy, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful series that stars Ryan Reynolds in the titular role.

Wernick's other notable credit is his work on the 2009 zombie comedy film Zombieland, which boasts an impressive cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Woody Harrelson.

In addition to his work on Deadpool and Zombieland, Wernick has also collaborated with his long-time writing partner Rhett Reese on several other projects.

Some of Wernick's other notable credits include the sci-fi horror film Life, which was released in 2017 and starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, and Ryan Reynolds.

He also co-wrote the 2013 action film G.I. Joe: Retaliation, which was the sequel to the 2009 film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

More recently, Wernick has worked on the 2022 Netflix film Spiderhead, which is a sci-fi thriller that stars Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and Jurnee Smollett.

In addition to his work in film, Wernick has also produced several television shows, including the comedy series The Joe Schmo Show.

Wernick's latest project is the 2022 film Zombieland: Double Tap, which is a sequel to the original Zombieland film and stars a talented ensemble cast including Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin.

Throughout his career, Wernick has demonstrated his versatility and range as a screenwriter and producer, and has consistently delivered high-quality work that has entertained audiences around the world.

Career

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2018
Once Upon a Deadpool
Once Upon a Deadpool as News Cameraman
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Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2 as News Cameraman
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2024
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2024
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2023
Ghosted
Ghosted as Story, Screenplay
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2022
Spiderhead
Spiderhead as Screenplay
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2019
Zombieland: Double Tap
Zombieland: Double Tap as Characters, Screenplay
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2018
Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2 as Writer
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2017
Life
Life as Writer
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2016
Deadpool
Deadpool as Writer
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2013
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2009
Zombieland
Zombieland as Writer
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2025
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2023
Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal as Creator
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2013
Zombieland
Zombieland as Creator
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2005
Invasion Iowa
Invasion Iowa as Creator