History Creator / BryanFuller

* TheVerse: All his shows take place in [[FanNickname "The Fullerverse"]], usually through [[TheCameo cameos]], props, (The Lion from ''Wonderfalls'' on Niki's nightstand in ''Heroes'') and throwaway lines of dialogue. (such as [[Series/PushingDaisies Ned]] mentioning working at the [[Series/DeadLikeMe Happy Time Temp Agency]] when he's undercover.) Another example is Gretchen Speck-Horowitz from ''Wonderfalls'' showing up in ''Hannibal'' and almost getting murdered by the Mushroom Killer.

** Fuller has also departed several of his shows due to ExecutiveMeddling, specifically, Series/DeadLikeMe, Series/StarTrekDiscovery, and Series/AmericanGods2017.

** ''American Gods'' so far has a first season of eight episodes.

* ScrewedByTheNetwork: And ''how.'' Despite making shows with strong fandoms and great responses, several of his shows have been subject to cancellation. Put it this way: when ''Hannibal'' was the first of his shows to receive a third season, ''a large part of the fan-response was disbelief.'' Of course now even Hannibal has been cancelled...

* FlatWhat: The reaction of many to ''Hannibal'' getting renewed for a third season, as it's the first of his shows to do so.

* OneOfUs: A big fan of the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' series, he ended up on the writing team of [[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]] and [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine DS9]] for 22 combined episodes, before becoming the showrunner of the new ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery''. Besides that, occasional {{Shout Out}}s can be found hidden in places.

** Fuller has also departed several of his shows due to ExecutiveMeddling,specifically, Series/DeadLikeMe, Series/StarTrekDiscovery, and Series/AmericanGods2017.

'''Bryan Fuller''' (born July 27, 1969) is an American screenwriter and producer known for being involved with TV shows that ([[Series/{{Heroes}} almost]]) never find mainstream success, yet have dedicated cult followings. Starting his TV writing career on the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise and on the TV remake of ''{{Carrie}}'', Fuller soon began to come into his own following the TurnOfTheMillennium, when he began creating and co-creating his own works.

His most recent work is a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Series/AmericanGods'' with Michael Green. He's also writing and producing for ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery''.

** {{Gender Blender Name}}s are also exceedingly common, with [[Series/DeadLikeMe George]], [[Series/{{Wonderfalls}} Jaye]], [[Series/PushingDaisies Chuck]] and [[Series/{{Hannibal}} Freddie]] springing to mind. Even ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' has Michael despite his leaving during pre-production.

His most recent work is a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Series/AmericanGods'' [[Film/{{Logan}} Michael Green]]. He's also writing and producing for ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'', set to premiere in September 2017--you can commence {{squee}}ing.

** {{Gender Blender Name}}s are also exceedingly common, with [[Series/DeadLikeMe George]], [[Series/{{Wonderfalls}} Jaye]], [[Series/PushingDaisies Chuck]] and [[Series/{{Hannibal}} Freddie]] springing to mind.

During Fall 2012, he attempted a reboot of ''Series/TheMunsters'' for Creator/{{NBC}}, dubbed ''Series/MockingbirdLane'', which did not make it past the pilot stage. His latest series was the crime series ''Series/{{Hannibal}}'' (2013-2015), based on the character of [[Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Hannibal Lecter]] that aired on Creator/{{NBC}}; Hannibal is an especially notable entry as, not only did season one mark the first time he got to end a first season on his own terms, but it's his first show not to be ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season three (instead dying before season four). He is also currently working on a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Series/AmericanGods'', which he will co-Produce with [[Film/{{Logan}} Michael Green]], and will execute produce and write for the upcoming ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' in 2017. You can commence {{Squee}}ing.

* ProductionPosse: Though some are reduced to TheCameo, quite a few actors can be seen passing between works. TheOtherWiki even has a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Fuller#Frequent_casting chart showing overlap.]]

* BechdelTest: Most shows pass.

Has a {{Twitter}} [[https://twitter.com/BryanFuller here.]]

During Fall 2012, he attempted a reboot of ''Series/TheMunsters'' for Creator/{{NBC}}, dubbed ''Series/MockingbirdLane'', which did not make it past the pilot stage. His latest series was the crime series ''Series/{{Hannibal}}'' (2013-2015), based on the character of [[Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Hannibal Lecter]] that aired on Creator/{{NBC}}; Hannibal is an especially notable entry as, not only did season one mark the first time he got to end a first season on his own terms, but it's his first show not to be ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season three (instead dying before season four). He is also currently working on a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Series/AmericanGods'', which he will co-Produce with Michael Green, and will execute produce and write for the upcoming ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' in 2017. You can commence {{Squee}}ing.

During Fall 2012, he attempted a reboot of ''Series/TheMunsters'' for Creator/{{NBC}}, dubbed ''Series/MockingbirdLane'', which did not make it past the pilot stage. His latest series was the crime series ''Series/{{Hannibal}}'' (2013-2015), based on the character of [[Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Hannibal Lecter]] that aired on Creator/{{NBC}}; Hannibal is an especially notable entry as, not only did season one mark the first time he got to end a first season on his own terms, but it's his first show not to be ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season three (instead dying before season four). He is also currently working on a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Literature/AmericanGods'', which he will co-Produce with Michael Green, and will execute produce and write for the upcoming ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' in 2017. You can commence {{Squee}}ing.

* MagicRealism: All of his shows have elements of this, even ''Hannibal'', which goes for a SurrealHorror approach.

During Fall 2012, he attempted a reboot of ''Series/TheMunsters'' for Creator/{{NBC}}, dubbed ''Series/MockingbirdLane'', which did not make it past the pilot stage. His latest series was the crime series ''Series/{{Hannibal}}'' (2013-2015), based on the character of [[Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Hannibal Lecter]] that aired on Creator/{{NBC}}; Hannibal is an especially notable entry as, not only did season one mark the first time he got to end a first season on his own terms, but it's his first show not to be ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season three (instead dying before season four). He is also currently working on a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Literature/AmericanGods'', which he will co-Produce with Michael Green, and [[http://www.avclub.com/article/bryan-fuller-crowned-showrunner-cbs-new-star-trek--231977 was announced to be]] showrunner for the upcoming ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' in 2017. You can commence {{Squee}}ing.

During Fall 2012, he attempted a reboot of ''TheMunsters'' for Creator/{{NBC}}, dubbed ''Series/MockingbirdLane'', which did not make it past the pilot stage. His latest series was the crime series ''Series/{{Hannibal}}'' (2013-2015), based on the character of [[Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Hannibal Lecter]] that aired on Creator/{{NBC}}; Hannibal is an especially notable entry as, not only did season one mark the first time he got to end a first season on his own terms, but it's his first show not to be ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season three (instead dying before season four). He is also currently working on a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Literature/AmericanGods'', which he will co-Produce with Michael Green, and [[http://www.avclub.com/article/bryan-fuller-crowned-showrunner-cbs-new-star-trek--231977 was announced to be]] showrunner for the upcoming ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' in 2017. You can commence {{Squee}}ing.

During Fall 2012, he attempted a reboot of ''TheMunsters'' for Creator/{{NBC}}, dubbed ''Series/MockingbirdLane'', which did not make it past the pilot stage. His latest series was the crime series ''Series/{{Hannibal}}'' (2013-2015), based on the character of [[Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Hannibal Lecter]] that aired on Creator/{{NBC}}; Hannibal is an especially notable entry as, not only did season one mark the first time he got to end a first season on his own terms, but it's his first show not to be ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season three (instead dying before season four). He is also currently working on a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Literature/AmericanGods'', which he will co-Produce with Michael Green, and [[http://www.avclub.com/article/bryan-fuller-crowned-showrunner-cbs-new-star-trek--231977 was announced to be]] showrunner for the upcoming ''Star Trek'' series in 2017. You can commence {{Squee}}ing.

* OneOfUs: A big fan of the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' series, he ended up on the writing team of [[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]] and [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine DS9]] for 22 combined episodes. Besides that, occasional {{Shout Out}}s can be found hidden in places.

Famous for creating [[BlackComedy dark-yet-humorous]] [[CultClassic cult shows]], his notable, independent early works include ''Series/DeadLikeMe'' (2003-04), ''Series/{{Wonderfalls}}'' (2004), and ''PushingDaisies'' (2007-2009). He also was an executive producer on the first, fourth and fifth volumes (because Seasons aren't comic book-y enough) of ''Series/{{Heroes}}'', and wrote fan-favorite episode "Company Man".

->-'''Website/{{Cracked}}''', [[http://www.cracked.com/article_23694_pop-culture-crossovers-that-happened-right-under-your-nose_p2.html discussing]] [[TheVerse The Fullerverse]].

During Fall 2012, he attempted a reboot of ''TheMunsters'' for Creator/{{NBC}}, dubbed ''Series/MockingbirdLane'', which did not make it past the pilot stage. His latest series is the crime series ''Series/{{Hannibal}}'', based on the character of [[Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Hannibal Lecter]], running since April 2013 on Creator/{{NBC}}. Hannibal is an especially notable entry as, not only did season one mark the first time he got to end a first season on his own terms, but it's his first show not to be ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season three (instead being ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season four). He is also currently working on a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Literature/AmericanGods'', which he will co-Produce with Michael Green, and [[http://www.avclub.com/article/bryan-fuller-crowned-showrunner-cbs-new-star-trek--231977 was announced to be]] showrunner for the upcoming ''Star Trek'' series in 2017. You can commence {{Squee}}ing.

* TheVerse: All his shows take place in [[FanNickname "The Fullerverse"]], usually through [[TheCameo cameos]], props, (The Lion from ''Wonderfalls'' on Niki's nightstand in ''Heroes'') and throwaway lines of dialogue. (such as [[Series/PushingDaisies Ned]] mentioning working at the [[Series/DeadLikeMe Happy Time Temp Agency]] when he's undercover.)

During Fall 2012, he attempted a reboot of ''TheMunsters'' for Creator/{{NBC}}, dubbed ''Series/MockingbirdLane'', which did not make it past the pilot stage. His latest series is the crime series ''Series/{{Hannibal}}'', based on the character of [[Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Hannibal Lecter]], running since April 2013 on Creator/{{NBC}}. Hannibal is an especially notable entry as, not only did season one mark the first time he got to end a first season on his own terms, but it's his first show not to be ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season three (instead being ScrewedByTheNetwork before reaching season four). He is also currently working on a television adaptation of the Creator/NeilGaiman novel ''Literature/AmericanGods'', which he will co-Produce with Michael Green.

** ''Hannibal'' was specifically contracted to air 13-episode seasons.

* TrollingCreator: Via twitter. Hell, when fan rumors started flying about the apparent death of Season 2 ''Hannibal'' character [[spoiler:Dr. Frederick Chilton]], he proceeded to post ambiguous tweets and ''diagrams of how they could have survived.''