Christopher Ford (screenwriter) explained

Christopher D. Ford
Years Active:2008–present
Nationality:American

Christopher D. Ford is an American film screenwriter, producer, and actor best known for his collaborations with director Jon Watts, including Clown (2014), Cop Car (2015), and (2017).

Career

In 2008, Ford had a starring role in the horror film I Can See You, alongside other employees of Waverly Films.[1] In 2012, he began his writing career by drafting the screenplay for the science fiction film Robot & Frank.[2] By August 2012, Ford was writing the screenplay for Thanksgiving with Jon Watts, Eli Roth, and Jeff Rendell.[3] In 2014, he wrote the script for the horror film Clown, directed by Watts.[4] In 2015, he continued his collaboration with Watts with the action film Cop Car.[5] In 2017, he gained notability from drafting the screenplay for the Marvel Cinematic Universe film , his third collaboration with Watts.[6] In 2018, he wrote the script for the horror film The Clovehitch Killer.[7] In 2021, he rewrote the script for the fantasy film Chaos Walking.[8] In May 2022, it was announced that Watts and Ford would be developing for Disney+, a coming of age tale set after the events of Return of the Jedi.[9]

Filmography

YearTitleWriterProducerNotes & Ref.
2012Robot & Frank
2014Clown
2015Cop Car
2017
2018The Clovehitch Killer
2021Chaos Walking
2024Creator and executive producer (8 episodes) / Writer (6 episodes)

Actor

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kino "Can See You". Knegt. Peter. Indiewire. 2009-05-21. 2021-12-26.
  2. News: From the Future, a Subtle Spark of Recognition In 'Robot & Frank,' Technology of the Not-So-Distant Future on Display . . August 10, 2012 . December 26, 2021 . Wortham . Jenna.
  3. Web site: Bettinger. Brendan. Eli Roth Promises Thanksgiving Is "Gonna Happen" with Writers Jon Watts and Christopher D. Ford. August 23, 2012. Collider. March 4, 2023.
  4. Web site: Eli Roth Producing 'Clown,' Based on Fake Eli Roth Movie Trailer. /Film. Russ. Fischer. November 18, 2010. December 26, 2021.
  5. Web site: The Trailer for Cop Car, Starring Kevin Bacon. ComingSoon.net. December 26, 2021.
  6. Web site: Spider-Man: Homecoming - director Jon Watts interview . Leane . Rob . . July 4, 2017 . December 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170707001659/http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/jon-watts/50376/spider-man-homecoming-director-jon-watts-interview . July 7, 2017 . live.
  7. Web site: Stephen King Recommends "Unbearably Suspenseful" Hidden Gem on Netflix. Mike. Sprague. 2021-06-08. Dread Central. en. 2021-12-26.
  8. News: McNary. Dave. 20 August 2014. Jamie Linden to Write Lionsgate's 'Chaos Walking' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. December 26, 2021. May 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160504214416/http://variety.com/2014/film/news/jamie-linden-to-write-lionsgates-chaos-walking-exclusive-1201286906/. live.
  9. Web site: Kit . Borys . 2022-05-26 . Jude Law to Star in Jon Watts’ ‘Star Wars’ Series . 2022-05-26 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.