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American film screenwriter and producer For other people named John Morris, see John Morris (disambiguation).

John Morris
BornJohn William Morris
(1969-02-23) February 23, 1969 (age 55)
Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S.
Occupations
  • Film screenwriter
  • Producer
Years active2005–present
Notable work

John William Morris (born February 23, 1969) is an American film screenwriter and producer best known for his collaborations with director Sean Anders, including Spirited (2022), Daddy's Home (2015), and We're the Millers (2013).

Career

In 2005, he began his writing career by drafting the screenplay for the faux documentary film Never Been Thawed. In 2008, he co-wrote the raunchy comedy film Sex Drive. He co-wrote 2010's Hot Tub Time Machine and She's Out of My League. The following year, he wrote the family film Mr. Popper's Penguins.

He gained notability from scripting the 2013 comedy film We're the Millers. In 2014, he drafted the comedy film sequels Horrible Bosses 2 and Dumb and Dumber To. He wrote the 2015 film Daddy's Home and its 2017 sequel. In 2018, he scripted the comedy film Instant Family. He co-wrote the Christmas film Spirited (2022).

Filmography

Year Film Writer Producer Notes
2005 Never Been Thawed Yes No Also actor
2007 Playing Chicken Yes Executive
2008 Sex Drive Yes Yes
2010 Hot Tub Time Machine Yes Yes
She's Out of My League Yes No
2011 Mr. Popper's Penguins Yes No
2012 That's My Boy No Executive
2013 We're the Millers Yes No
2014 Horrible Bosses 2 Yes Yes
Dumb and Dumber To Yes No
2015 Daddy's Home Yes Yes
2017 Daddy's Home 2 Yes Yes
2018 Instant Family Yes Yes
2019 Countdown No Yes
2022 Spirited Yes Yes

References

  1. ^ Holden, Stephen (February 7, 2005). "Collectibles in the Freezer, Religion in the Rock". The New York Times. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "Sex Drive (2008)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Scott, A. O. (March 26, 2010). "Times May Change, but Regret Endures". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 29, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  4. ^ She's Out of My League Review
  5. ^ Mr. Popper's Penguins: Film Review
  6. ^ We're the Millers Sequel Gets a Writer
  7. ^ "'Horrible Bosses 2' Taps 'We're the Millers' Writers to Direct, Produce (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "Sean Anders THREE MISSISSIPPI and DUMB AND DUMBER Sequel Interview". Collider. November 20, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  9. Kit, Borys (November 18, 2014). "Hannibal Buress Joins Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg in 'Daddy's Home'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  10. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 22, 2016). "Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Set 'Daddy's Home' Sequel At Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  11. ^ "Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro Join Mark Wahlberg Comedy 'Instant Family' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. February 23, 2018.
  12. ^ Parker, Ryan (September 20, 2019). "Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds to Star in Musical Reimagining of 'A Christmas Carol' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  13. 'Chicken' on Fox's pilot menu
  14. Eisenberg, Eric (January 16, 2011). "Adam Sandler Comedy I Hate You, Dad Retitled Donny's Boy, First Image Arrives Online". Cinema Blend. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  15. Denise Petski (June 19, 2015). "[WATCH] 'Daddy's Home' Trailer: Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Star - Deadline". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015.
  16. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 15, 2019). "Peter Facinelli, Jordan Calloway, P.J. Byrne, Talitha Bateman & More Join STX Horror Pic 'Countdown'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 13, 2021.

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