Alan Poul Headshot

Alan Poul

Get Alan Poul Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Alan Poul News


TOKYO VICE Drama Series Returns to Max in February


Created and written by Tony Award winner J.T. Rogers, the series is loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein's first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat. The series stars Golden Globe nominee Ansel Elgort, Academy Award nominee Ken Watanabe, Academy Award nominee Rinko Kikuchi, Rachel Keller, and more.

BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour to Launch Summer 2024


The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will launch a North American Tour in the summer of 2024. See tour stops, and learn how to purchase tickets!

HBO Max Renews Drama Series TOKYO VICE For A Second Season


Loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein's non-fiction, first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, the crime drama series, filmed on location in Tokyo, captures Adelstein's (played by Ansel Elgort) daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in the late 90s, where nothing and no one is what or who they seem.

Bash Doran, Larissa FastHorse, Robert O'Hara, and Alan Poul Join Playwrights Horizons Board


Playwrights Horizons today announced that four wide-ranging and award-winning artists have joined its Board of Directors: Bash Doran, Larissa FastHorse, Robert O’Hara, and Alan Poul.

VIDEO: Netflix Unveils Main Trailer for THE EDDY


Today Netflix debuted the main trailer for upcoming limited series THE EDDY, which will launch globally on May 8th.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Teaser for Damien Chazelle's THE EDDY


Today Netflix debuted the first teaser for upcoming limited series The Eddy, which will debut on Netflix globally on May 8, 2020.

Michael Mann Will Direct TOKYO VICE Pilot


Deadline reports that director Michael Mann will helm HBO Max's upcoming pilot, 'Tokyo Vice.'

MJ Rodriguez to Receive the Individual Trailblazer Award at the Outfest Legacy Awards Gala


Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen, announced today that it will honor MJ Rodriguez at the 2019 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala: A Benefit to Protect Our Past and Build Our Future, on Sunday, October 27th. The presenting sponsor is Cadillac.

Outfest Announces 2019 Legacy Award Recipients


 Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen, announced today that it will honor Emmy Award-winning “Queer Eye” production company Scout Productions at the 2019 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala: A Benefit to Protect Our Past and Build Our Future, on Sunday, October 27th. Outfest will also honor “Vida” creator, executive producer and showrunner Tanya Saracho during the “Unveiling of a New Era” themed gala. The show will be hosted by Emmy nominated Sheryl Lee Ralph and include a special performance by Dana Goldberg. This year's awards dinner will once again take place at performing arts venue Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles, with head chef Neal Fraser of Redbird and the show will be produced by Tony award-winning producer Scott Mauro. 

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for ARMISTEAD MAUPIN'S TALES OF THE CITY


Everyone deserves to be seen. Discover the stories of 28 Barbary Lane when Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City launches globally on Netflix June 7. 

Amandla Stenberg To Star In Damien Chazelle's Netflix Musical Drama


The Hate U Give star and celebrated advocate Amandla Stenberg is set to star in the new musical drama, The Eddy, at Netflix, according to Deadline. The Hate U Give star will co-star alongside Andre Holland.

Toronto LGBT Film Festival, Inside Out, Announces Lineup


The 29th annual Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival (Inside Out), championing innovative LGBTQ filmmakers from across the globe, revealed its full feature and short film lineup. The announcement was made today by Inside Out's Executive Director Andria Wilson and the festival's Director of Programming Andrew Murphy. Inside Out, which launched the first ever annual LGBTQ Film Finance Forum, has established itself as an international home and incubator for LGBTQ emerging and established filmmakers. This year's festival will take place May 23 to June 2, 2019.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for TALES OF THE CITY


Find yourself at 28 Barbary Lane on June 7 when new limited series Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City  launches on Netflix.

Showtime Gives Series Commitment to Spy Thriller INTELLIGENCE


SHOWTIME has given a series commitment and opened a writers room for the new spy thriller INTELLIGENCE, a real-world scripted drama series from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty). Boal will write, direct and executive produce, marking the filmmaker's first foray into television. The series, based on real stories from around the world, will explore the secret inner workings of power – how espionage intersects with politics, finance, media and Silicon Valley. The first season will dramatize the behind-the-scenes history leading up to the 2016 U.S. election, with each subsequent season looking at a major world event through the lens of covert operations.

Announcing The Cast And Creative Team Of Diversionary's 20th Anniversary Production Of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH


At long last, Hedwig comes to Diversionary! This iconic musical is an integral part of the LGBT theater canon and truly rocked the musical form when it debuted Off Broadway 20 years ago. It has since been made into a movie, enjoyed productions all over the world, and had its Broadway debut starring Neil Patrick Harris, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Our 20th anniversary production will find a thrilling new aesthetic and a renewed authenticity as we conclude a nationwide casting search for the right gender non-binary performer to fill Hedwig's boots! Get ready to rock!

Damien Chazelle to Partner with Netflix for Musical Drama, THE EDDY


Variety reports that Netflix will join the production team on “The Eddy,” the upcoming Paris-set musical drama from Oscar-winning helmed Damien Chazelle (“La La Land”).

Victor Garber Joins Ashley Park and Laura Linney in ARMISTEAD MAUPIN'S TALES OF THE CITY


Netflix has announced the additional cast of 'Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City,' which stars Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Ellen Page and Barbara Garrick.

Michael Park and Ashley Park Join Laura Linney in ARMISTEAD MAUPIN'S TALES OF THE CITY


Netflix has announced the additional cast of 'Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City,' which stars Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Ellen Page and Barbara Garrick. Broadway stars Ashley Park and Michael Park will have recurring roles in the the 10-part original limited series, which will debut in 2019.

The Ninth Annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles to Honor Katy Perry


The ninth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles returns this year on October 18, 2018, for what promises to be another unforgettable and spectacular evening. The black-tie event will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, and special performances.

POSE, Justin Simien & Sony Pictures Classics to Receive Outfest Legacy Awards


Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen, announced today that it will honor the producers and cast of FX Networks “POSE” at the 2018 Legacy Awards on Sunday, October 28th. Outfest will also honor writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People), as well as 39-time Academy Award® winner, Sony Pictures Classics.

Alan Poul FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Alan Poul written?

Alan Poul has written 1 shows including Ladies in Waiting (Lyricist).

Get Alan Poul Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos