Mark Gunn

Adjunct Associate Professor Mark Gunn is a professional screen and TV writer with over 20 years of experience. He co-created and executive produced the MTV film 2gether (2000), which spawned a TV series and music albums. Transitioning to film, the Gunns wrote Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), a global box-office hit grossing $330M. Their recent work includes the acclaimed superhero horror film Brightburn (2018), starring Elizabeth Banks. Currently, they are developing a Warner Bros. film featuring Jason Momoa and John Cena, and a TV series for Amazon.

• Notable Collaborations: Co-writing with cousin Brian Gunn
• Genre Focus: Comedy, Horror, and Action-Adventure

Research interests include narrative innovation in pop culture, cross-platform storytelling, and the intersection of music and film.