Screenwriter and playwright Nathan Louis Jackson – whose films include the Marvel series Luke Cage and Shameless – has died at the age of 44
Screenwriter and playwright Nathan Louis Jackson – whose films include the Marvel series Luke Cage and Shameless – has died at the age of 44
- Jackson passed away on August 22, 2023 at his home in Lenexa, Kansas, his wife Megan Mascorro-Jackson told the Hollywood Reporter
- Jackson’s screenwriters include the Marvel series Luke Cage and the drama series Shameless.
- Jackson has received numerous awards as a playwright and his works include “Broke-ology” and “When I Come to Die”.
Screenwriter, playwright and producer Nathan Louis Jackson has died at the age of 44.
Jackson, whose screenwriters include the Marvel show Luke Cage and drama series Shameless, passed away on August 22, 2023 at his home in Lenexa, Kansas, according to his wife Megan Mascorro-Jackson The Hollywood Reporter.
Jackson suffered from heart problems and had an aortic dissection in 2019, his wife told the outlet. His family has decided not to have an autopsy performed to determine the cause of death.
Jackson wrote two episodes of Luke Cage, starring Mike Colter as the titular superhero, that ran from 2016 to 2018. He also served as co-producer and executive story editor on the series.
Jackson has received numerous awards as a playwright and his works include “Broke-ology” and “When I Come to Die”.
Screenwriter, playwright and producer Nathan Louis Jackson has died at the age of 44
Of Luke Cage, he previously told The Kansas City Star, “The show makes a broader statement about African American men and how we see them.”
“It’s definitely a black show.” But at the same time, it’s also just a superhero show. We’re dealing with something that all other superheroes are dealing with. “We just do it from a different angle.”
Jackson’s formidable screenwriters also include SWAT, Resurrection and Genius. On his IMDb, he is featured on TV for an episode of 13 Reasons Why.
A native of Kansas City, Kansas, Jackson received an MFA in playwriting from the Julliard School.
Accordingly, “Broke-ology” debuted at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts while Jackson was still attending Julliard The New York Times.
In 2009, it opened Off Broadway at Lincoln Center’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
From 2013 to 2019, Jackson was the playwright at the Kansas City Repertory Theater.
In a statement shared with playbillHis family said, “Jackson’s work often showed his love for his hometown.” Having lived and worked on both coasts, Nathan’s heart was in Kansas City.
Jackson suffered from heart problems and had an aortic dissection in 2019, his wife told the outlet. His family has decided not to have an autopsy performed to determine the cause of death
Jackson wrote two episodes of Luke Cage, starring Mike Colter as the titular superhero, that ran from 2016 to 2018 (Colter and Finn Jones starred in the 2018 series).
His screenwriters also include the popular series Shameless (pictured Emmy Rossum and William H. Macy).
Accomplished: On his IMDb, he is credited with a television role on an episode of 13 Reasons Why; Pictured: Dylan Minnette, Josh Hamilton and Amy Hargreaves
“Nathan had a particular passion for Bar-B-Que and his Kansas City Chiefs.” Jackson was a dedicated supporter of the Kansas City arts community.”
“Jackson will be remembered by his loved ones for his warmth and kindness and his phone calls. He didn’t believe in texting and preferred to talk voice to voice whenever possible.’
Jackson has received numerous awards for his writing, including two Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Awards and a Mark Twain Comedy Playwriting Award.
Jackson is survived by his wife Megan, his mother Bessie, his children – daughter Amaya and son Savion – his sister Ebony Maddox and brother Wardell.