2025 DET Writing Program – Mo Abhat

Let’s hear it for 2025 Disney Program Writer, Mo Abhat, who has staffed on Season 1 of Hulu/20th’s PRISON BREAK reboot!  A first-generation Afghan-American writer, Mo began his career as an actor.  After graduating from the Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre Conservatory, he appeared in numerous television projects including SWAT, FBI, CRIMINAL MINDS, and more.  Mo shifted his focus to writing for the screen when he noticed a dearth of nuanced roles for Muslim and Middle Eastern actors.  After being accepted into UCLA TFT’s Professional Program in Screenwriting, Mo wrote and starred in AMERICAN TYPECAST, and co-produced MUSICA for Amazon Studios.  Mo also worked in a production and development capacity with McG’s Wonderland Sound & Vision.  Unafraid to tell bold stories, Mo explores universal themes in his work, while championing a more authentic representation of Middle Eastern voices in film and television.  Congratulations, Mo!