David S. Goyer

Biography

David Samuel Goyer (born December 22, 1965) is an American filmmaker, novelist, and comic book writer. He is best known for writing the screenplays and stories for several superhero films, including Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1998), the Blade trilogy (1998–2004), Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy (2005–2012), Man of Steel (2013), and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). He has also directed four films: Zig Zag (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), The Invisible (2007), and The Unborn (2009). He is the creator of the science fiction television series Foundation, which is loosely based on the Foundation series written by Isaac Asimov. Goyer was co-writer of the video games Call of Duty: Black Ops, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. He won a Saturn Award for Best Writing for Batman Begins (2005), received another nomination for Dark City, and has been nominated for four Hugo Awards.

Known For

Ending the Knight

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The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy

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Nightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of 'Blade: Trinity'

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Bloodsucking Cinema

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Origins of 'Blade': A Look at Dark Comics

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The Blood Pact: The Making of 'Blade II'

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The Blood Tide

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La Magra

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The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter David Goyer

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Blade II: Blood Brothers

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