Adi Shankar
Adi Shankar | |
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Shankar at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | Aditya Shankar 8 January 1985 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Aditya Shankar (born January 8, 1985) is an Indian film producer, screenwriter, film director, television program creator, television showrunner, and occasional actor.
In the 2010s he was best known for producing Judge Dredd film Dredd, developing animated series Castlevania, and his "Bootleg Universe" fan films. In the 2020s he became known for creating Netflix series such as The Guardians of Justice, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, and Devil May Cry.
He remains the youngest producer to have a number one film at the North American box office with the 2012 film The Grey. In 2014, Shankar ranked number 20 on GQ magazine's list of "Most Influential Global Indian Men". He co-founded the production company 1984 Private Defense Contractors.