David Koepp has become a go-to writer for Hollywood’s biggest franchises in the years since he transformed Michael Crichton’s hit novel into the screenplay for “Jurassic Park.” Only a few years after he helped bring those dinosaurs to roaring life, he cemented his legacy by writing the first “Mission: Impossible” film. Koepp also wrote another big hit for Cruise — the actor’s remake of “The War of the Worlds.” He swung for the stratosphere when he wrote Sam Raimi’s first “Spider-Man” film. He’s had other, smaller hits, such as the Kevin Bacon-led suspense picture “Stir of Echoes,” which he also directed.
On top of all of that, Koepp is the fellow who’s responsible for the last two “Indiana Jones” features, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” As a director, he’s collaborated twice with Johnny Depp, penning and directing “Secret Window.” He also directed the notorious “Mortdecai” for the actor.
When not behind a camera or a computer in Hollywood, Koepp has penned two suspense novels, “Cold Storage” and “Aurora.” That’s quite the hefty resume and gives him enough experience to provide the kick in the pants the “Jurassic World” franchise needs to start over again.
