Using the Enneagram in the Entertainment Industry, feat. Gary Wheeler (Enneagram 9)

Published: April 18, 2024, 1:24 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how the Enneagram intersects with the entertainment industry? Do casting directors and writers use the Enneagram in developing your favorite show or movie? Whether it\u2019s Parks and Recreation, Modern Family or Les Mis\xe9rables, sometimes you can see the archetypes play themselves out on screen.

This week, we sit down with multi-award-winning producer, writer and director Gary Wheeler for an illuminating conversation about film and the Enneagram. As an Enneagram 9, Gary shares his experience with asserting himself on set, dealing with conflict, and writing scripts from the voice of each character. As Gary states, \u201cMy strengths as a writer tend to be in dialogue [\u2026] and here\u2019s why\u2026because I\u2019m a nine, I can see all perspectives. [\u2026] it\u2019s easy for me to hear their voices.\u201d

With almost 30 years of experience in the film industry, Gary has made more than 40 motion picture and TV productions seen by millions of viewers on platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Redbox, Fox Nation, INSP and many more. His works include #1 box office hit\xa0War Room, Emmy-nominated The Heart of Christmas, 20th Century\u2019s The Trial, and the award-winning western Far Haven.\xa0 His new television series Blue Ridge starring Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster and A Martinez released on April 7, 2024.