Anthony McCarten, born on April 28, 1961, in New Plymouth, New Zealand, is a distinguished author and playwright. He was raised in New Plymouth and attended Francis Douglas Memorial College. After completing his education, McCarten worked as a reporter for The Taranaki Herald before pursuing an Arts degree at Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington. It was during his time at university that he studied creative writing with Bill Manhire, which marked the beginning of his writing career.\n \nMcCarten's debut novel, Spinners, received international acclaim and was followed by a series of successful books, including The English Harem, Death of a Superhero, and Show of Hands. These works have been translated into fourteen languages, demonstrating McCarten's widespread appeal. In addition to his novels, he has written twelve stage plays, including the highly successful Ladies' Night, which won France's Molière Prize, the Meilleure Pièce Comique, in 2001. McCarten has also adapted some of his plays and novels into feature films, most notably Death Of A Superhero, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2011.
McCarten is a prolific writer who divides his time between London and Los Angeles. His work spans various mediums, including fiction, poetry, stage plays, and screenplays. His ability to adapt his own works for the screen demonstrates his versatility as a writer and his understanding of different storytelling formats. McCarten's success in both the literary and film worlds is a testament to his talent and hard work.