Tim Kring - Screenwriter & Producer

Media Masters

Tim Kring is a television writer and producer. He created the hit sci-fi drama ‘Heroes’, which became a global sensation - running for four seasons and winning him both a BAFTA and an Emmy nomination. Tim got his big break on ‘Knight Rider’ in 1985, and since then he’s worked on some of TV’s biggest shows like ‘Chicago Hope’ and the Jason Bourne spin-off show ‘Treadstone’, going on to become series creator for many flagship programmes, such as ‘Crossing Jordan’ and ‘Touch’. In this in-depth interview, Tim candidly reflects on his long and varied career, and tells us what Hollywood is really like from the inside - warts and all; takes us behind-the-scenes on how TV shows are made - from the initial idea, to seeing the results on screen - including the casting, production and politics challenges along the way; and reveals how he wasn’t prepared for just how profoundly his hit show ‘Heroes’ would change his world view.