Zach Dean

Zach Dean’s name might not ring out like Spielberg, but if you’ve seen The Tomorrow War, you know the dude’s got some wild sci-fi chops. He’s the kind of writer who’s cool with tossing you straight into chaos—aliens, time travel, family drama, the whole nine yards. That flick? Chris Pratt trying to save the future, blasting aliens with not much more than a dad joke and a gun. Dean nails that blend of high stakes and “oh, crap, what now?” energy. But, that’s not his only flavor. Take Deadfall—if you like your thrillers snowy and tense, this one’s for you. It’s not just a crime caper; it’s a tangled mess of family trouble, botched heists, and people making terrible decisions in the middle of a blizzard. Dean’s dialogue in Deadfall is sharp, quick, and weirdly human—sometimes brutal, sometimes kinda funny in a dark way. Now, there’s buzz about The Gorge (2025). Not much is out there yet, but given Dean’s track record, expect a script that hits like a punch—probably some offbeat premise, characters you don’t wanna trust, and a plot that doesn’t let you chill for a second. He doesn’t do boring. Whether it’s sci-fi insanity or gritty, snowbound crime, Dean’s stuff grabs you and doesn’t let go. If you’re into stories that zig when you think they’ll zag, yeah, keep an eye on his name.