Eric Kripke

thumb|When you start a show, the plans are not set in stone. They’re really mutable, cocktail napkin sketches. Eric Kripke (born 1974) is an American writer and television producer. Kripke came to prominence in the late 2000s for creating The WB/CW fantasy drama series Supernatural (2005–2020). He served as the showrunner during the first five seasons of the series. Since then, he has created and/or produced a number of television series including Revolution (2012–2014), Timeless (2016–2018), and The Boys (2019–present). Quotes If I had a worldview, and I don’t know if I do, but if I did, it’s one that’s intensely humanistic. [That worldview] is that the only thing that matters is family and personal connection, and that’s the only thing that gives life meaning. Religion and gods and beliefs — for me, it all comes down to your brother. And your brother might be the brother in your family, or it might be the guy next to you in the foxhole. Maureen Ryan, "'It’s the fun Apocalypse': Creator Eric Kripke talks 'Supernatural'", Chicago Tribune (August 26, 2009). Archived by Alice Jester, The Winchester Family Business (August 27, 2009) When you start a show, the plans are not set in stone. They’re really mutable, cocktail napkin sketches. Mythologies become exhausting burdens, from a writer’s perspective. If you look deep into The X-Files, which we bring up a lot in the room as something we’re just terrified of, or late in the game with Buffy, as much as I love that show, things get complicated and it’s hard. It becomes less about the fun of why you fell in love with that show, in the first place, and more about servicing all of these storylines. Christina Radish, "Producer Eric Kripke and Sera Gamble Interview 'Sueprnatural'", Collider (September 24, 2010) I’m not a fan of endless mystery in storytelling. I like to know where the mythology is going and that we’re getting there in [an] exciting, fast-paced way. Mikey O'Connell, "TCA 2012: 'Revolution' Team Assures Scientific Justification for Power Outage Premise", The Hollywood Reporter (July 24, 2012) Every so often you want to map out your plot mythology but never so specifically that you can’t let a story surprise you. You want to allow the type of action of the writer's room so that you have the ability to take a left turn. Steve Barton, "Creator Eric Kripke Discusses The Essential Supernatural: On the Road with Sam and Dean Winchester", Dread Central (December 18, 2012) We were really interested in exploring the idea of authority figures getting the public really riled up with xenophobia and racism, but ultimately the most dangerous people are the white dudes standing next to you. We wanted to reflect that story. So, the supervillains are, in a way, a misdirect. Joe Deckelmeier, "Eric Kripke Interview: The Boys Season 2", Screen Rant (August 11, 2020) External links Category:Screenwriters from the United States Category:Television producers Category:Television directors Category:People from Toledo, Ohio Category:Jews from the United States Category:1974 births Category:Living people