Ashley Edward Miller
Encyclopedia
Ashley Edward Miller is an American Screenwriter
and Producer
best known for his work on the TV shows Andromeda
, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Fringe
. As well as for his work on the films Thor
and X-Men: First Class
. He often collaborates with fellow screenwriter Zack Stentz
.
after meeting one of the shows producers.
He is married with one son
.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313911/fullcredits#cast Full Cast and Crew for "Agent Cody Banks". This film marked the beginning of the theatrical screenwriting career that was to follow for Miller & Stentz.
Upon series end of Andromeda, the duo continued their writing partnership and began to work on the Fox Television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, co-writing six episodes and co-producing twenty two episodes together over the series run. When Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was not renewed for a third season, Miller & Stentz moved onto another Fox project, Fringe
. Over the two seasons that Miller & Stentz worked on the show, they co-produced twenty two episodes along with co-writing a total of four episodes.
In 2006, Disney purchased an original spec script written by Miller & Stentz entitled The Feynman Chronicles, with IMDb categorizing the film as in-development. Miller has stated the film was basically a "Bar Bet"
between himself and Stentz.
After leaving Fringe in 2010, Miller & Stentz were hired to pen the screenplay for the summer tent-pole live-action version of Thor
.
Following their work on Thor, Miller & Stentz attended a meeting with Fox executives who offered them the chance to work with producer Bryan Singer
and director Matthew Vaughn
by penning a draft of the screenplay for the film X-Men: First Class
. After finishing the script and beginning production, both Miller and Stentz expressed their happiness with the tone of the film, complimenting the vision and scenes that Singer had conceived in an interview.
Producer
horror comic book mini-series Damn Nation
. During an interview with I09 Miller stated Miller has also stated that he would one day be interested in working on a Batman
, James Bond
or Star Trek
project.
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
and Producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
best known for his work on the TV shows Andromeda
Andromeda (TV series)
Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Fringe
Fringe (TV series)
Fringe is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The series follows a Federal Bureau of Investigation "Fringe Division" team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security...
. As well as for his work on the films Thor
Thor (film)
Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics. It is the fourth film released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
and X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics starring the X-Men.-Publication history:The original series was an eight-issue limited series. It began in September 2006 and ended in April 2007. It was written by Jeff Parker and penciled by Roger Cruz...
. He often collaborates with fellow screenwriter Zack Stentz
Zack Stentz
Zack Stentz is an American Screenwriter and Producer. He often collaborates with Screenwriter/Producer Ashley Edward Miller.-Filmography:Writer* Andromeda * The Twilight Zone...
.
Personal life
Born in Windber, PA, Miller's family relocated and he grew to adulthood in Gainesville, VA. His first job out of college was as a middle school english teacher. He then went on to work for the US Navy as an independent defense contractor. Miller eventually moved to California, starting his career as a writer on the television show AndromedaAndromeda (TV series)
Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
after meeting one of the shows producers.
He is married with one son
Career
Miller was first hired to work on Andromeda in 2000 as a writer. In 2001 he was given the additional duties of being a consultant on the show, working both positions until the series' cancellation in 2005. It was while working on the show that he first met former-journalist and future writing partner Zack StentzZack Stentz
Zack Stentz is an American Screenwriter and Producer. He often collaborates with Screenwriter/Producer Ashley Edward Miller.-Filmography:Writer* Andromeda * The Twilight Zone...
.
Partnership with Zack Stentz
Along with two other writers, Stentz and Miller co-wrote the screenplay for the 2003 film Agent Cody BanksAgent Cody Banks
Agent Cody Banks is an American action comedy film directed by Harald Zwart. Its story follows the adventures of the 15-year-old title character, played by Frankie Muniz, who has to finish his chores, avoid getting grounded, and save the world by going undercover for the CIA as a James Bond type...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313911/fullcredits#cast Full Cast and Crew for "Agent Cody Banks". This film marked the beginning of the theatrical screenwriting career that was to follow for Miller & Stentz.
Upon series end of Andromeda, the duo continued their writing partnership and began to work on the Fox Television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, co-writing six episodes and co-producing twenty two episodes together over the series run. When Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was not renewed for a third season, Miller & Stentz moved onto another Fox project, Fringe
Fringe (TV series)
Fringe is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The series follows a Federal Bureau of Investigation "Fringe Division" team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security...
. Over the two seasons that Miller & Stentz worked on the show, they co-produced twenty two episodes along with co-writing a total of four episodes.
In 2006, Disney purchased an original spec script written by Miller & Stentz entitled The Feynman Chronicles, with IMDb categorizing the film as in-development. Miller has stated the film was basically a "Bar Bet"
Bar bet
A bar bet is a bet made between two patrons at a bar. Bar bets can range from wagers about little-known trivia, such as obscure historical facts, to feats of skill and strength...
between himself and Stentz.
After leaving Fringe in 2010, Miller & Stentz were hired to pen the screenplay for the summer tent-pole live-action version of Thor
Thor (film)
Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics. It is the fourth film released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
.
Following their work on Thor, Miller & Stentz attended a meeting with Fox executives who offered them the chance to work with producer Bryan Singer
Bryan Singer
Bryan Singer is an American film director and film producer. Singer won critical acclaim for his work on The Usual Suspects, and is especially well-known among fans of the science fiction and superhero genres for his work on the X-Men films and Superman Returns.-Early life:Singer was born in New...
and director Matthew Vaughn
Matthew Vaughn
Matthew Vaughn is an English film producer and director known for producing such films as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch and directing the films Layer Cake , Stardust and Kick-Ass...
by penning a draft of the screenplay for the film X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics starring the X-Men.-Publication history:The original series was an eight-issue limited series. It began in September 2006 and ended in April 2007. It was written by Jeff Parker and penciled by Roger Cruz...
. After finishing the script and beginning production, both Miller and Stentz expressed their happiness with the tone of the film, complimenting the vision and scenes that Singer had conceived in an interview.
Filmography
Writer- AndromedaAndromeda (TV series)Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
(TV series) (2000-2005) - The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone is an American television anthology series created by Rod Serling. Each episode is a mixture of self-contained drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist...
(TV series, one episode) (2003) - Agent Cody BanksAgent Cody BanksAgent Cody Banks is an American action comedy film directed by Harald Zwart. Its story follows the adventures of the 15-year-old title character, played by Frankie Muniz, who has to finish his chores, avoid getting grounded, and save the world by going undercover for the CIA as a James Bond type...
(Screenplay) (2003) - Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (TV series) (2008-2009)
- FringeFringe (TV series)Fringe is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The series follows a Federal Bureau of Investigation "Fringe Division" team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security...
(TV series) (2009-2010) - X-Men: First ClassX-Men: First ClassX-Men: First Class is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics starring the X-Men.-Publication history:The original series was an eight-issue limited series. It began in September 2006 and ended in April 2007. It was written by Jeff Parker and penciled by Roger Cruz...
(Screenplay) (2011) - ThorThor (film)Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics. It is the fourth film released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
(Screenplay) (2011) - Top GunTop GunTop Gun may refer to:* Top Gun is a 1986 film starring Tom Cruise.**Top Gun , soundtrack to the movie**Top Gun , a number of games based on the movie...
2 (Writer)
Producer
- The Twilight Zone
- Terminator: The Sara Connor Chronicles
- Fringe
Upcoming projects
In December 2009, Miller and Stentz were hired to write the screenplay adaptation for the Dark Horse ComicsDark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
horror comic book mini-series Damn Nation
Damn Nation
Damn Nation is a three-issue horror comic book mini-series published by Dark Horse Comics in 2005 and written by Andrew Cosby with artwork from Jason Shawn Alexander...
. During an interview with I09 Miller stated Miller has also stated that he would one day be interested in working on a Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
, James Bond
James Bond
James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
or Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
project.