John Morris
Born
John William Morris

(1969-02-23) February 23, 1969 (age 55)
Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
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.[1] In 2008, he co-wrote the raunchy comedy film Sex Drive.[citation needed] He co-wrote 2010's Hot Tub Time Machine and She's Out of My League.[2][3] The following year, he wrote the family film Mr. Popper's Penguins.[4]

He gained notability from scripting the 2013 comedy film We're the Millers.[5] In 2014, he drafted the comedy film sequels Horrible Bosses 2 and Dumb and Dumber To.[6][7] He wrote the 2015 film Daddy's Home and its 2017 sequel.[8][9] In 2018, he scripted the comedy film Instant Family.[10] He co-wrote the Christmas film Spirited (2022).[11]

Filmography

Year Film Writer Producer Notes
2005 Never Been Thawed Yes No Also actor[1]
2007 Playing Chicken Yes Executive [12]
2008 Sex Drive Yes Yes [citation needed]
2010 Hot Tub Time Machine Yes Yes [2]
She's Out of My League Yes No [3]
2011 Mr. Popper's Penguins Yes No [4]
2012 That's My Boy No Executive [13]
2013 We're the Millers Yes No [5]
2014 Horrible Bosses 2 Yes Yes [6]
Dumb and Dumber To Yes No [7]
2015 Daddy's Home Yes Yes [14]
2017 Daddy's Home 2 Yes Yes [9]
2018 Instant Family Yes Yes [10]
2019 Countdown No Yes [15]
2022 Spirited Yes Yes [11]

References

  1. ^ a b Holden, Stephen (February 7, 2005). "Collectibles in the Freezer, Religion in the Rock". The New York Times. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b 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.((cite news)): CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ a b She's Out of My League Review
  4. ^ a b Mr. Popper's Penguins: Film Review
  5. ^ a b We're the Millers Sequel Gets a Writer
  6. ^ a b "'Horrible Bosses 2' Taps 'We're the Millers' Writers to Direct, Produce (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Sean Anders THREE MISSISSIPPI and DUMB AND DUMBER Sequel Interview". Collider. November 20, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Kit, Borys (November 18, 2014). "Hannibal Buress Joins Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg in 'Daddy's Home'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 22, 2016). "Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Set 'Daddy's Home' Sequel At Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro Join Mark Wahlberg Comedy 'Instant Family' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. February 23, 2018.
  11. ^ a b 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.
  12. ^ 'Chicken' on Fox's pilot menu
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Denise Petski (June 19, 2015). "[WATCH] 'Daddy's Home' Trailer: Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Star - Deadline". Deadline Hollywood.
  15. ^ 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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