Leopoldo Gout is a highly accomplished author, artist, and filmmaker, who hails from Mexico. After studying contemporary art at Central Saint Martins in London, Gout has produced and shown his sculpture and paintings in galleries and museums around the world. He is the executive producer of the number one new show of the summer, sci-fi drama Zoo on CBS and is partnered with James Patterson Entertainment to produce Maximum Ride. Leopoldo Gout resides in New York City with his wife and two children.
Gout's work is not only limited to the visual and television media but also extends to literature. His book, Genius: The Game, is the first in a series of books about child prodigies from diverse backgrounds who come together to change their stars and the world. The story follows these prodigies as they compete in a competition called the Game, testing not only their brains but also challenging their ideals. Genius explores technology, the power of young minds, and family bonds, and is more than just a book. It is a movement and a call to the youth of the world to liberate their minds and the planet.
As a film and television producer, Gout frequently partners with bestselling novelist James Patterson on projects for both the big and small screen. Together with Patterson, Leopoldo executive produced the hit series ZOO (CBS Television and based on Patterson’s 2012 thriller), produced the forthcoming MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS OF MY LIFE film (Participant Media/CBS Films), and is developing MAXIMUM RIDE (an international feature film co-production shooting in late 2016) based on Patterson’s blockbuster YA book series. Under his own banner, Gout wrote, produced, and directed the NBC animated film LITTLE SPIRIT (starring Danny DeVito & Lucy Liu). He also produced his brother Everardo Gout’s directorial debut, DAYS OF GRACE. The film premiered at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2011 and was released in the U.S. in 2015 to rave reviews. DAYS OF GRACE won more than 18 international awards and was nominated for 15 Arieles (the Mexican Academy Awards). Leopoldo is currently in pre-production on MOLLY’S GAME, a film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Jessica Chastain. He is producing alongside Mark Gordon and Amy Pascal. He also created and co-wrote SPYMASTERS, a historical TV series, with British showrunner Jake Michie for OddLot Entertainment and Slingshot Global Media. In the UK, Leopoldo has teamed with Idris Elba for RAVI, a one-hour UK drama premiering in 2017. He is also developing GET MILLIE BACK with Man Booker Prize winner Marlon James and Britain’s Channel 4. Leopoldo’s first novel, 2008’s GHOST RADIO (Harper Collins) is being adapted as a television series with OddLot Entertainment and Blumhouse Productions.