Ken Atchity, a film producer and literary agent known for work including “The Meg,” has died at age 82. Variety reports he dies on Monday, and describes a career spanning literary management, producing, and writing, along with negotiating publishing and entertainment deals. The outlet also says he produced more than 30 films, wrote over 20 books, and published hundreds of additional titles through his imprint, Story Merchant Books.
The Hollywood Reporter similarly reports Atchity’s death and highlights additional film and book-related projects. It emphasizes his producing credits tied to “Joe Somebody” and “The Meg,” and notes work associated with “Hysteria” and “Life or Something Like It,” naming the performers connected to those projects. Across both reports, the common through-line is Atchity’s dual role in entertainment production and literary representation, with differing emphasis on his overall output versus specific titles.
