Ernest Cline
Novelist and screenwriter of Ready Player One
An American novelist, poet, and screenwriter, primarily active in the 21st century. Cline gained prominence with the publication of the science fiction novel 'Ready Player One' in 2011, which was later adapted into a successful film directed by Steven Spielberg in 2018. He also authored the sequel, 'Ready Player Two,' released in 2020, continuing the story of Wade Watts in a dystopian future centered around virtual reality. In addition to his novels, Cline has written screenplays for various projects and has contributed to the realm of geek culture through his work.
Authored 'Ready Player One'
Wrote 'Ready Player Two'
Screenwriter for 'Ready Player One' film
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