John Morris (filmmaker) explained
John Morris |
Birth Name: | John William Morris |
Birth Date: | 23 February 1969 |
Birth Place: | Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S. |
Years Active: | 2005–present |
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.[1] In 2008, he co-wrote the raunchy comedy film Sex Drive.[2] He co-wrote 2010's Hot Tub Time Machine and She's Out of My League.[3] [4] The following year, he wrote the family film Mr. Popper's Penguins.[5]
He gained notability from scripting the 2013 comedy film We're the Millers.[6] In 2014, he drafted the comedy film sequels Horrible Bosses 2 and Dumb and Dumber To.[7] [8] He wrote the 2015 film Daddy's Home and its 2017 sequel.[9] [10] In 2018, he scripted the comedy film Instant Family.[11] He co-wrote the Christmas film Spirited (2022).[12]
Filmography
Notes and References
- News: Collectibles in the Freezer, Religion in the Rock . Holden . Stephen . . 2022-01-12 . 2005-02-07.
- Web site: Sex Drive (2008) . . November 7, 2019.
- News: Scott . A. O. . A. O. Scott . Times May Change, but Regret Endures . January 12, 2022 . . March 26, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100329155227/https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/movies/26hottub.html . 2010-03-29 . unfit.
- https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/shes-out-of-my-league-review/ She's Out of My League Review
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/mr-poppers-penguins-film-review-202097/ Mr. Popper's Penguins: Film Review
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/were-millers-sequel-gets-a-682973/ We're the Millers Sequel Gets a Writer
- News: 'Horrible Bosses 2' Taps 'We're the Millers' Writers to Direct, Produce (Exclusive) . The Hollywood Reporter . 2022-01-12.
- Web site: Sean Anders THREE MISSISSIPPI and DUMB AND DUMBER Sequel Interview . Collider . November 20, 2013 . January 12, 2022.
- News: Kit. Borys. Hannibal Buress Joins Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg in 'Daddy's Home'. January 12, 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. November 18, 2014.
- Web site: Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Set 'Daddy's Home' Sequel At Paramount . Fleming . Mike Jr. . Deadline Hollywood. April 22, 2016. January 12, 2022.
- Web site: Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro Join Mark Wahlberg Comedy 'Instant Family' (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. February 23, 2018 .
- Web site: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds to Star in Musical Reimagining of 'A Christmas Carol' (Exclusive) . Parker . Ryan . . September 20, 2019 . January 12, 2022 . February 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210209121629/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/will-ferrell-ryan-reynolds-star-musical-reimagining-a-christmas-carol-1241230 . live .
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/chicken-foxs-pilot-menu-128084/ 'Chicken' on Fox's pilot menu
- Web site: Eisenberg. Eric. Adam Sandler Comedy I Hate You, Dad Retitled Donny's Boy, First Image Arrives Online. Cinema Blend. January 13, 2022. January 16, 2011.
- Web site: [WATCH] 'Daddy's Home' Trailer: Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Star - Deadline]. Denise Petski. Deadline Hollywood. June 19, 2015 .
- Web site: Peter Facinelli, Jordan Calloway, P.J. Byrne, Talitha Bateman & More Join STX Horror Pic 'Countdown'. D'Alessandro. Anthony. Deadline Hollywood. April 15, 2019. January 13, 2021.