Duane Adler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, film director |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Duane Adler (born 1968 or 1969) is an American screenwriter and film director best known for writing numerous dance films, including Save the Last Dance (2001) and Step Up (2006). The films grossed over $250 million each, which BroadwayWorld noted as being in the top ten all-time box office for dance films.[2] The Baltimore Sun said, "Adler established himself as one of the go-to screenwriters for 21st-century dance movies."[1]
Step Up became a franchise, and sequel films based on his characters grossed over $651 million worldwide.[3] Adler's directorial debut was the 2006 film God's Waiting List, written by Blaze Lovejoy. Adler's first film as writer-director was the 2013 film Make Your Move.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
kaltenbachwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Staff (February 28, 2014). "Step Up Screenwriter Duane Adler Makes Directorial Debut With Make Your Move, Out 4/18". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 6, 2017). "Fox Developing 'Shine' Dance Drama From Marc Platt & 'Step Up's Duane Adler". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 25, 2020.