Michael Lesslie

Michael Lesslie (born December 1983[1][2]) is a British playwright and screenwriter. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the 2016 film Assassin's Creed.[3]

Life and career

He was educated at Harrow School, then studied English Language and Literature at Exeter College, Oxford,[4] where he received a double first.[2][5]

In 2005 he wrote a short film, Heavy Metal Drummer, which was nominated for a BAFTA Award.[5]

His play Prince of Denmark, a Hamlet prequel, was premiered in 2011 by the National Youth Theatre.[6]

References
  1. "Michael Lesslie - Playwright Dramatist". www.doollee.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  2. "Arts Spolight: Michael Lesslie - the boy can't help it". The Independent. 30 December 2007. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  3. Han, Angie (15 January 2013). "Ubisoft's 'Assassin's Creed' Adaptation Hires Playwright Michael Lesslie". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  4. "Mike Lesslie (2003, English)". Exeter College. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  5. "TASIS The American School in Switzerland - TASIS Speaker Series". www.tasis.ch. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  6. Aloess, Veronica (24 June 2012). "Michael Lesslie's prince: Hamlet for our generation". A Younger Theatre. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
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