October 2020

As one of the leading creative voices in the entertainment industry today, Alex Kurtzman is known for his ability to bring complex source material, recognizable IP and original stories to screens with relatable, character-driven narratives that reach mass audiences and receive critical acclaim.

Kurtzman and his production company Secret Hideout are dedicated to developing and producing a wide array of sophisticated and compelling content across all platforms through their overall TV deal with CBS Studios. Through the company, Kurtzman is at the helm of the growing “Star Trek” universe on CBS All Access, including the award-winning STAR TREK: DISCOVERY; the critically acclaimed STAR TREK: PICARD featuring Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard; STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, CBS All-Access’ animated series that premiered this summer; and STAR TREK: SHORT TREKS, a series of short stories tied to Discovery and the overall “Star Trek” universe. Kurtzman and Secret Hideout also have several projects in production and in development, including STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, featuring beloved characters Pike and Spock, was recently ordered to series for CBS All Access in which he also serves as co-creator; and a new CG-animated “Trek” series from writers Kevin and Dan Hageman is in production for Nickelodeon. In addition, Secret Hideout is in development on a “Star Trek” project based on “Section 31,” with Michelle Yeoh attached to star.

Kurtzman serves as executive producer of the limited series “The Comey Rule” based on the James Comey book A Higher Loyalty, which premiered September 2020, in addition to the series “Kavalier and Clay,” an adaptation of Michael Chabon’s acclaimed novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, both for Showtime. Alex will also serve as an executive producer and co-creator with Jenny Lumet on both THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, a series based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name, for CBS All Access, and an upcoming sequel to the Academy Award-winning film, “Silence of the Lambs” to air on CBS, titled CLARICE.

Outside of TV, Kurtzman has co-written some of the decade’s biggest films including “Star Trek,” “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” “The Amazing Spider Man 2,” “Transformers” and “Mission: Impossible III” and has directed films such as “The Mummy” and “People Like Us.” Additionally, he executive produced the romantic comedy “The Proposal” as well as the “Now You See Me” franchise. Overall, his writing and producing credits have earned over $4 billion worldwide.

Kurtzman began his career writing for the popular TV series “Hercules.” He went on to write for “Xena: Warrior Princess,” where he moved up the ranks to become a head writer for the show at the age of 23. Kurtzman was a writer and eventual executive producer on J.J. Abrams’ groundbreaking series “Alias,” which led to a fruitful and collaborative relationship with Abrams and helped establish the new wave of engaging action dramas that have dominated television for the past 15 years.