Dan Fogelman

Dan Fogelman is a screenwriter and television producer, best known for creating the critically acclaimed and commercially successful family drama series 'This is Us'. He is newsworthy due to the anticipation surrounding his series 'Paradise'. The article discusses how Fogelman cleverly subverted expectations with 'Paradise' after the overwhelming success of 'This is Us'. Instead of creating another similar family drama, he presented a series with an opposite premise: the assassination of the US president and the security chief's (played by Sterling K. Brown, also from 'This is Us') attempt to find the perpetrator. This demonstrates Fogelman's willingness to explore diverse genres and narratives, solidifying his significance as a versatile and innovative storyteller in the television industry. The article suggests that 'Paradise' is a 'festival' of ideas, indicating its current relevance and potential impact.