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Dean
Lorey
Features · TV · Animation · Live action
Showrunner of Creature Commandos and Harley Quinn. Emmy-nominated writer on Arrested Development and many more.
Currently running Creature Commandos season two, with many projects in active development.
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New episodes Mon · Wed · Fri
Dean
Lorey
Features · TV · Animation · Live action
Showrunner of Creature Commandos and Harley Quinn. Emmy-nominated writer on Arrested Development and many more.
Currently running Creature Commandos season two, with many projects in active development.
ONE THING
New episodes Mon · Wed · Fri
ONE THING
I learned making…
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