Justin Kuritzkes
Occupations
  • Playwright
  • novelist
  • screenwriter
Years active2011–present
Spouse
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(m. 2016)​

Justin Kuritzkes is an American playwright and novelist. In 2016 his play The Sensuality Party toured the university circuit of New York state.[1][2] He has been the subject of media coverage because of his activities on YouTube, such as the 2011[3] video "Potion Seller",[4][5] which inspired parodies in publications including The New Yorker.[6] In 2019 he released the novel Famous People.[7][8]

Kuritzkes wrote the screenplay for Luca Guadagnino's upcoming romantic sports-comedy Challengers. He is also adapting William S. Burroughs' 1985 novel Queer for a film directed by Guadagnino.[9][10]

Personal life

Kuritzkes has been married to filmmaker Celine Song since 2016. They live together in New York City.[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ "Discovery: Justin Kuritzkes". Interview Magazine. April 26, 2016. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  2. ↑ Clement, Olivia (April 25, 2016). "The Sensuality Party Begins Performances Tonight". Playbill. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ↑ "The Creator of the 2011 Viral Video 'Potion Seller' Reflects on the Infamous Meme a Decade Later". Laughing Squid. June 23, 2021. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ Potion Seller - YouTube
  5. ↑ Sung, Morgan (October 14, 2018). "The 'Potion Seller' guy is still making videos, and it's glorious". Mashable. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Your Strongest Potion". The New Yorker. October 26, 2018. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  7. ↑ Stephens, Christopher John (August 19, 2019). "'Famous People' Splashes in the Puddle of a Shallow Pop Star, PopMatters". PopMatters. Archived from the original on July 2, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Summer, by the Book". The New Yorker. July 26, 2019. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  9. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 11, 2022). "Luca Guadagnino Sets Zendaya, Josh O'Connor & Mike Faist To Star In 'Challengers' For MGM And Amy Pascal". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 23, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  10. ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (April 21, 2023). "Drew Starkey to Star With Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' With Filming Starting This Month in Italy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  11. ↑ Dalton, Ben (February 19, 2023). "Celine Song talks debut feature 'Past Lives': "It's the script that convinced people I can do this"". Screen. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  12. ↑ Rao, Mallika (February 19, 2023). "Celine Song on 'Past Lives', Her Debut Movie". Vulture. Retrieved June 20, 2023.


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