Misha Green

Misha Green is an Emmy-nominated American screenwriter, director, and producer known for her work in television and film. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Green began her career as a staff writer on series such as "Sons of Anarchy" and "Heroes" before moving into creative leadership roles.

Green co-created "Underground" with Joe Pokaski, a period drama that follows the lives of enslaved people in 1857 Georgia as they attempt to escape via the Underground Railroad. "Underground" was the first scripted U.S. television drama series to focus on slavery and the Underground Railroad. The show broke ratings records for WGN and received multiple NAACP Image Award nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. The African American Film Critics Association named "Underground" the Best Cable/New Media TV show of the year.

Green created, wrote, directed, and executive produced "Lovecraft Country" for HBO, collaborating with Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams. The series centers on the mid-20th century African American experience, blending horror, science fiction, and historical drama to address race issues set in the 1950s. "Lovecraft Country" received 18 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, and earned a nomination for Best Drama Series at the Golden Globes. Green was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for the pilot episode.

In film, Green wrote and produced the Netflix action thriller "The Mother." She also made her feature directorial debut with "Sunflower," a Lionsgate film, and wrote and directed "I Am Not Alone," a science fiction horror film for Netflix. Green was named to the TIME100 Next list, recognizing her influence in the entertainment industry. Her work in horror, historical drama, and action consistently explores themes of identity, freedom, and the American experience.