Drew Hancock
American screenwriter, director, and television writer
Drew Hancock (born July 9, 1979) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is best known for writing and directing the science fiction thriller film Companion (2025) and for co-creating the television series My Dead Ex (2018).
Early life and education
Hancock was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from Westside High School. In 1999, he worked at a movie theater and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Career
Hancock began his career writing for television, with credits on series such as Blue Mountain State (2010–2011), Suburgatory (2011–2014), Mr. Pickles (2014–2019), and Supah Ninjas (2011). He also wrote the Nickelodeon television film Fred 3: Camp Fred (2012).
In 2018, he co-created the romantic comedy television series My Dead Ex, which premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival.
Hancock made his feature film directorial debut with Companion (2025), a science fiction thriller film produced by New Line Cinema and BoulderLight Pictures, starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid. The film premiered to critical acclaim, holding a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes upon release.
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