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Acclaimed French Screenwriter Nicolas Jean Passes Away Suddenly
29 Oct
Summary
- French screenwriter Nicolas Jean co-created the hit series HPI
- Jean passed away suddenly on September 29, 2022
- HPI inspired the U.S. adaptation starring Kaitlin Olson
In a tragic loss for the television industry, acclaimed French screenwriter Nicolas Jean passed away suddenly on September 29, 2022. Jean was one of the co-creators of the hit series HPI, which inspired the U.S. adaptation starring Kaitlin Olson.
HPI, or "Haut Potential Intellectuel" (High Intellectual Potential), premiered in 2021 and continues to produce new episodes. The series follows a single mother, Morgan Gillroy, who possesses an unconventional talent for solving crimes. The U.S. adaptation, titled HIP: High Intellectual Potential, is available to stream on Hulu.
According to the French writers' guild, SACD, Jean had a "meteoric rise" in the industry, establishing himself as a talented and essential screenwriter on television. He was praised for his ability to freely invent original concepts and surround himself with creative writers to develop them collaboratively. Jean's unique background and passion for sharing his work contributed to his success.
