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'''Kevin Murphy''' is a co-executive producer and showrunner for ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''. | '''Kevin Murphy''' is a co-executive producer and showrunner for ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''. | ||
Murphy's television career began as a writer for the family sitcom ''[[w:Big Brother Jake|Big Brother Jake]]''. He went on to write for the animated series ''[[w:The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog|The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[w:Sabrina: The Animated Series|Sabrina: The Animated Series]]'' and ''[[w:Phantom Investigators|Phantom Investigators]]''; the science-themed light family programs ''[[w:Weird Science (TV series)|Weird Science]]'', ''[[w:Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show|Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show]]'' and ''[[w:So Weird|So Weird]]''; the action series ''[[w:Martial Law (TV series)|Martial Law]]''; the romantic comedy-dramas ''[[w:Jack & Jill (TV series)|Jack & Jill]]'' and ''[[w:Ed (TV series)|Ed]]''; and the family dramas ''[[w:Get Real (TV series)|Get Real]]'' and ''[[w:The O'Keefes|The O'Keefes]]''. From 2004 to 2007, he worked as | Murphy's television career began as a writer for the family sitcom ''[[w:Big Brother Jake|Big Brother Jake]]''. He went on to write for the animated series ''[[w:The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog|The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[w:Sabrina: The Animated Series|Sabrina: The Animated Series]]'' and ''[[w:Phantom Investigators|Phantom Investigators]]''; the science fiction-themed light family programs ''[[w:Weird Science (TV series)|Weird Science]]'', ''[[w:Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show|Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show]]'' and ''[[w:So Weird|So Weird]]''; the action series ''[[w:Martial Law (TV series)|Martial Law]]''; the romantic comedy-dramas ''[[w:Jack & Jill (TV series)|Jack & Jill]]'' and ''[[w:Ed (TV series)|Ed]]''; and the family dramas ''[[w:Get Real (TV series)|Get Real]]'' and ''[[w:The O'Keefes|The O'Keefes]]''. From 2004 to 2007, he worked as head writer and co-executive producer for the hit comedy-drama ''[[w:Desperate Housewives|Desperate Housewives]]''. In 2007, Murphy wrote and produced an original TV movie titled ''Nobody''. In the same year, he worked as a writer and co-executive producer for the supernatural-themed comedy-drama ''[[w:Reaper (TV series)|Reaper]]''. In 2008, he created the short-lived comedy-drama ''[[w:Valentine (TV series)|Valentine]]'', which featured the [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (RDM)|Greek gods]], including [[Aphrodite]], living in the modern world. | ||
Murphy is also a composer and lyricist. He wrote the lyrics and book for the stage musical ''[[w:Reefer Madness (musical)|Reefer Madness]]'', as well as its [[w:Reefer Madness (2005 film)|television adaptation]]. He also contributed original songs to ''Nobody'' and ''Reaper''. Murphy is working on a musical adaptation of the 1988 film ''[[w:Heathers|Heathers]]''; as of 2009, the musical had had several workshops, and was aiming for a regional production in 2010 and a Broadway run in 2011.<ref name="variety">{{cite news | Murphy is also a composer and lyricist. He wrote the lyrics and book for the stage musical ''[[w:Reefer Madness (musical)|Reefer Madness]]'', as well as its [[w:Reefer Madness (2005 film)|television adaptation]]. He also contributed original songs to ''Nobody'' and ''Reaper''. Murphy is working on a musical adaptation of the 1988 film ''[[w:Heathers|Heathers]]''; as of 2009, the musical had had several workshops, and was aiming for a regional production in 2010 and a Broadway run in 2011.<ref name="variety">{{cite news | ||
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Murphy began work on ''Caprica'' in October of 2009.<ref name="variety" /> He is credited as co-executive producer, starting with the episode "[[The Imperfections of Memory]]". In November 2009, Murphy took over from [[Jane Espenson]] as ''Caprica'''s showrunner, with responsibility for running the writers' room.<ref name="io9">{{cite | Murphy began work on ''Caprica'' in October of 2009.<ref name="variety" /> He is credited as co-executive producer, starting with the episode "[[The Imperfections of Memory]]". In November 2009, Murphy took over from [[Jane Espenson]] as ''Caprica'''s showrunner, with responsibility for running the writers' room.<ref name="io9">{{cite news | ||
| url = http://io9.com/5405416/jane-espenson-explains-capricas-change-of-showrunner | | url = http://io9.com/5405416/jane-espenson-explains-capricas-change-of-showrunner | ||
| title = Jane Espenson Explains Caprica's Change Of Showrunner | | title = Jane Espenson Explains Caprica's Change Of Showrunner | ||
| | | accessdate = February 21, 2010 | ||
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}}</ref><ref>{{cite | }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | ||
| url = http://www.airlockalpha.com/node/6889 | | url = http://www.airlockalpha.com/node/6889 | ||
| title = Jane Espenson Steps Aside as ''Caprica'' Showrunner | | title = Jane Espenson Steps Aside as ''Caprica'' Showrunner | ||
| | | accessdate = February 21, 2010 | ||
| last = Hinman | | last = Hinman | ||
| first = Michael | | first = Michael | ||
| date = November 16, 2009 | | date = November 16, 2009 | ||
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}}</ref> When he began work on ''Caprica'', Murphy was quoted as saying:<blockquote>"As a rabid ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' fan, it's hard not to go in that writers room and not just grin ridiculously. These are the people who made the best TV show ever. To be able to be a part of the legacy of that show, I'd be willing to pay them for that."<ref name="variety" /></blockquote> | }}</ref> When he began work on ''Caprica'', Murphy was quoted as saying:<blockquote>"As a rabid ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' fan, it's hard not to go in that writers room and not just grin ridiculously. These are the people who made the best TV show ever. To be able to be a part of the legacy of that show, I'd be willing to pay them for that."<ref name="variety" /></blockquote> | ||
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Kevin Murphy is a co-executive producer and showrunner for Caprica.
Murphy's television career began as a writer for the family sitcom Big Brother Jake. He went on to write for the animated series The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sabrina: The Animated Series and Phantom Investigators; the science fiction-themed light family programs Weird Science, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show and So Weird; the action series Martial Law; the romantic comedy-dramas Jack & Jill and Ed; and the family dramas Get Real and The O'Keefes. From 2004 to 2007, he worked as head writer and co-executive producer for the hit comedy-drama Desperate Housewives. In 2007, Murphy wrote and produced an original TV movie titled Nobody. In the same year, he worked as a writer and co-executive producer for the supernatural-themed comedy-drama Reaper. In 2008, he created the short-lived comedy-drama Valentine, which featured the Greek gods, including Aphrodite, living in the modern world.
Murphy is also a composer and lyricist. He wrote the lyrics and book for the stage musical Reefer Madness, as well as its television adaptation. He also contributed original songs to Nobody and Reaper. Murphy is working on a musical adaptation of the 1988 film Heathers; as of 2009, the musical had had several workshops, and was aiming for a regional production in 2010 and a Broadway run in 2011.[1]
Murphy began work on Caprica in October of 2009.[1] He is credited as co-executive producer, starting with the episode "The Imperfections of Memory". In November 2009, Murphy took over from Jane Espenson as Caprica's showrunner, with responsibility for running the writers' room.[2][3] When he began work on Caprica, Murphy was quoted as saying:
"As a rabid Battlestar Galactica fan, it's hard not to go in that writers room and not just grin ridiculously. These are the people who made the best TV show ever. To be able to be a part of the legacy of that show, I'd be willing to pay them for that."[1]
In addition to Caprica, Murphy has several other television projects in development. These include a television adaptation of the book Cheer: Inside the Secret World of College Cheerleaders, being developed for the CW with actor Tom Welling, and a drama titled Velvet Hammer for the USA Network.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Schneider, Michael, "Kevin Murphy joins 'Caprica'", Variety, October 7, 2009. Retrieved on February 21, 2010.
- ↑ Anders, Charlie Jane, "Jane Espenson Explains Caprica's Change Of Showrunner", io9, Gawker Media, November 16, 2009. Retrieved on February 21, 2010.
- ↑ Hinman, Michael, "Jane Espenson Steps Aside as Caprica Showrunner", Airlock Alpha, November 16, 2009. Retrieved on February 21, 2010.