Jonathan Callan is one of the premiere voices in choice-based interactive game narrative, working with companies like MARVEL, DC, WARNER BROS., CBS, LEGO, SKYBOUND, NETFLIX, UNIVERSAL, AMC and MGM on titles like THE AVENGERS, BEN 10, WESTWORLD, JUSTICE LEAGUE, INVINCIBLE, BATMAN and THE WALKING DEAD (twice).
In addition, he has a background as an award-winning TV and animation writer with a specialty in sci-fi/action storytelling, working on shows like YOUNG JUSTICE, JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION and JURASSIC WORLD.
As head of narrative for the VR company Survios, he oversaw development of their hit action shooter RAW DATA and their sci-fi comedy SPRINT VECTOR, both of which were among the first VR titles to hit one million in sales on the Steam Global Sales Charts.
Most recently, he wrote on the critically-acclaimed STAR TREK: RESURGENCE now available on X-Box, Playstation and PC. He also serves as Narrative Director of the indie game company Pink Moon Studios.
He has a passion for sci-fi stories with heavy world-building that feature a core of humanity and social critique.
Jon lives in Los Angeles, where he teaches game design and writing at UCLA.
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