David Weil
Biography
David Weil is an American television writer, producer, and showrunner best known for creating bold, high-concept drama series that blend history, genre elements, and moral complexity. He gained international recognition as the creator of the Amazon Prime Video series Hunters.
Early Life and Education
David Weil was born and raised in the United States in a Jewish family. His upbringing and family history—particularly stories related to World War II and the Holocaust—would later influence his creative work.
He attended Harvard University, where he studied English and developed a strong foundation in storytelling and dramatic writing. After graduation, he pursued a television career, initially working as a writer and producer before launching his own original projects.
Breakthrough with Hunters
Weil achieved widespread recognition as the creator and showrunner of Hunters (2020). The series is set in 1977 New York City and follows a group of Nazi hunters uncovering a conspiracy to establish a Fourth Reich in the United States. The show starred Al Pacino and blended historical drama, thriller elements, and stylized storytelling.
Hunters drew attention for its provocative subject matter, graphic tone, and exploration of justice, revenge, and generational trauma. Weil has cited family history as a major inspiration for the series, which reimagines postwar America through a genre-driven lens.
