Bryan Wynbrandt
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| Born | February 21, 1978 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television writer, producer, showrunner |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | God Friended Me, Alcatraz, Quantum Leap, developing Area 51, Killer Class |
Bryan Wynbrandt (born February 21, 1978) is an American television writer, producer, and showrunner. He co‑created the CBS series God Friended Me and Fox’s Alcatraz, developed NBC’s 2022 reboot of Quantum Leap, and is developing pilots including workplace comedy Area 51 for CBS and crime drama Killer Class for ABC.
Early life
Wynbrandt was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Public details regarding his early education or personal background are limited.
Career
Bryan Wynbrandt began working in television in the early 2000s and frequently collaborates with writer‑producer Steven Lilien.
Alcatraz
Wynbrandt received local coverage from The Cleveland Plain Dealer discussing his collaboration with Steven Lilien and Elizabeth Sarnoff on the creation of the FOX series *Alcatraz*, emphasizing how the creative team brought the prison’s legacy to modern television through a blend of sci‑fi and procedural storytelling.[1] [2]
God Friended Me
In 2018, *The New York Post* featured a profile on Wynbrandt and Lilien’s development of *God Friended Me*, highlighting Wynbrandt’s faith background, storytelling goals, and the partnership that led to the show’s surprising CBS pickup.[3]
Development and other project
As of mid‑2024, Wynbrandt is co‑creating the CBS workplace comedy pilot *Area 51*, alongside Lilien, Laura Moran, and Atomic Monster Productions.[4]
In early 2025, he was announced as co‑creator and executive producer of ABC’s crime drama *Killer Class*, along with Lilien, Joe Webb, and Ken Kwapis.[5]
In 2025, he joined the executive production team for Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s novel *I Will Find You*, marking the first U.S.-based Coben series. The eight‑episode thriller is co‑produced by Robert Hull, Harlan Coben, Steven Lilien, John Weber, and Wynbrandt.[6][7]
Other credits
Wynbrandt has worked as a writer or producer on several television series, including:
- Kyle XY
- Hawaii Five‑0
- CSI: NY
- Gotham
- La Brea
Filmography
As creator or developer
- Alcatraz (2012) – Co‑creator
- God Friended Me (2018–2020) – Co‑creator, showrunner, executive producer
- Quantum Leap (2022–) – Developer, showrunner, executive producer
- Area 51 (in development) – Co‑developer
- Killer Class (in development) – Co‑creator, showrunner, executive producer
As executive producer
- I Will Find You (Netflix, upcoming)
As writer or producer (selected)
- Kyle XY
- Hawaii Five‑0
- CSI: NY
- Gotham
- La Brea
References
- ↑ Dawidziak, Mark (16 Jan 2012). "'Alcatraz' unlocks doors for Beachwood graduate Bryan Wynbrandt". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ↑ From Cleveland to Alcatraz: Local Writer Helps Create FOX Sci‑Fi Series
- ↑ Rorke, Robert (October 26, 2018). "How an Atheist and a Believer Created Fall's Most Unlikely TV Hit". New York Post. Retrieved Oct 26, 2018.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 16, 2024). "'Area 51' Single‑Camera Comedy In Works At CBS From Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, Laura Moran & Atomic Monster". Deadline. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ↑ Otterson, Joel (August 3, 2025). "'Killer Class' Crime Drama in Works at ABC From Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, Joe Webb & Ken Kwapis". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ↑ Cobert; Dilillo, Erin; John (June 10, 2024). "Netflix Orders Limited‑Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's 'I Will Find You'". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Harlan Coben Series 'I Will Find You' On Netflix Lands Two Stars". Brit. June 11, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
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