Ellen Rapoport is an American television writer, producer, and director who created and executive produced the 2022 television comedy series Minx. Rapoport also wrote the screenplay for the 2020 movie Desperados.
Ellen Rapoport | |
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| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Screenwriter  |
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| Works | Desperados, Minx |
Early life
editEducation
editRapoport earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University. Rapoport earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. In her third year of law school, Rapoport had to write a third-year paper, which was a one-hundred page legal thesis.[1] She convinced her law school professor to let her write a legal drama for this assignment, which inspired her to start writing scripts.[1]
Career
editAfter graduating from law school, Rapoport became a corporate lawyer at Paul, Weiss, Wharton & Garrison.[3] She recalls disliking her job as a lawyer.[3] Rapoport sold her first script while employed at the firm.[3]
Rapoport created and executive produced The Starlet, a 2005 reality TV show.[4] She also developed multiple television pilots, including "Puck Buddies" for Fox, "Hex Ed." for ABC Family and Sony, and "Legally Blonde" for MGM Television.[5]
In 2009, Desperados got picked up by Universal, with Rapoport attached to write the script.[5] In 2020, the film was released on Netflix.[6]
Rapoport wrote for the 2021 film Clifford the Big Red Dog.[7]
Rapoport is the creator of the critically acclaimed comedy series Minx.[8] On February 19, 2020, HBO Max gave the project a pilot order, with Rapoport attached to write, as well as executive produce with Paul Feig and Dan Magnante.[9] The show, along with Rapoport's writing, was positively reviewed by the public, holding a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[10]
In 2022, Rapoport signed a deal with Lionsgate Television.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c "How Minx Creator Ellen Rapoport Went From Law To Screenwriting [Interview]". /Film. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Dean, Sadie (2022-03-16). "The Power of the Written Word - An Interview with 'Minx' Writer and Creator Ellen Rapoport". Script Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ a b c "'Minx' showrunner hits it big in Hollywood after ditching life as a lawyer". KCRW. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Stanley, Alessandra (2005-03-04). "A Peek at the System in School for Starlets". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ a b Borys Kit (2009-11-05). "'Desperados' on the loose at Universal". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Pierre, Mekishana (2020-05-17). "Exclusive: Netflix's Desperados Has It All: A Girls' Trip, Exes, and a Really Ill-Advised Email". POPSUGAR Entertainment. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Rising TV Talent: 6 Showrunners to Watch". The Hollywood Reporter. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "'Minx': First-Look Images Reveal Jake Johnson, Ophelia Lovibond's Liberating '70s Comedy Series". Collider. 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-02-19). "HBO Max Orders 1970s Comedy Pilot 'Minx' from Ellen Rapoport, Paul Feig & Lionsgate". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Here's Our First Look at 'Minx' Season 2—Now It Just Needs a New Home". ELLE. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (2022-07-13). "'Minx' Creator Ellen Rapoport Sets Lionsgate TV Overall Deal". Variety. Retrieved 2023-07-18.