Directory Profile

Barry L. Levy is the Creator, Showrunner, and Executive Producer for Apple TV+'s latest original series “ME,” premiering July 2024. A seasoned screenwriter in both film and television, Levy's impressive portfolio showcases his versatility and expertise in the entertainment industry.

In television, Levy has developed a range of high-profile projects, notably served as an Executive Producer on Crackle series “Start Up.” More recently, he was a writer for “L.A.'s Finest,” a series produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Charter Spectrum.  He has also worked on projects for NBC, Amazon, CBS, FX, and The CW.

Levy's achievements in the feature film industry are equally notable. He penned the screenplay for “Paranoia,” a thriller starring Harrison Ford, Liam Hemsworth, Amber Heard, Gary Oldman, and Richard Dreyfuss. His big studio break came with his original screenplay “Vantage Point,” which he sold to Columbia and Original Film. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $150 million at the box office. Additionally, Levy has written for major studios including Paramount, Warner Bros., Legendary, Disney, Universal, Sony, and DreamWorks.

Outside of writing and producing, Levy is an Adjunct Professor in the Peter Stark Producing Program in USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.