Paul Jenkins

Paul Jenkins, born on a chilly December day in 1965 right in the heart of London, is the kind of guy whose fingerprints are all over some of your favorite geek culture moments, even if you didn’t realize it. This dude’s written and directed stuff that sticks with you—like, he’s the brains behind Thunderbolts* (yeah, the one coming in 2025, people are already losing their minds over it), plus that wild ride called The Darkness from 2007, and honestly, who could forget Bus Stop? That one’s got its own cult following. Jenkins isn’t your average film and comic book writer. He’s one of those rare people who actually gets what makes characters tick. You can tell, because his scripts never feel like they’re just checking boxes. They’ve got heart, grit, and sometimes, a weird sense of humor that sneaks up on you. He’s got this way of turning everyday moments into something way bigger—like, suddenly a conversation at a bus stop feels like it could change the world, or at least mess up your afternoon in all the best ways. Even though he started out in jolly old England, his stories have this universal vibe. Doesn’t matter if it’s superheroes with questionable morals or dark, twisty tales about power and obsession, Jenkins goes for the jugular every time. He’s not afraid to get a little weird, a little dark, or to mess with the rules. And honestly? That’s exactly what keeps people coming back for more.