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Christopher John Weitz (born November 30, 1969) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor. He is best known for his work with his brother Paul on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy; the latter earned the Weitz brothers a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. [1]
Nov 5, 2019 · Weitz's films often feature new talent who go on to impressive careers. In addition to discovering the "American Pie" cast, Weitz and his brother cast an unknown Nicholas Hoult in...
Chris Weitz. Writer: About a Boy. Christopher John Weitz is an American filmmaker, producer and screenwriter who is known for Antz, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, American Pie, About a Boy, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps and The Golden Compass.
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Jun 15, 2011 · Chris Weitz is the director of “A Better Life,” which will have its world premiere June 21 as a gala in the Los Angeles Film Festival, which starts tomorrow. He also directed “Twilight ...
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Frequently casts John Cho. Trivia. Younger brother of Paul Weitz. Has worked on 9 projects where John Cho stars. Before he was going to direct The Golden Compass (2007), he was invited by director Peter Jackson to visit the set of King Kong (2005) in order to gain insight into directing a big-budget film.
- November 30, 1969
Jun 16, 2011 · "We weren't sure what we would get," Weitz says, of the open casting call, which resulted in several roles being filled. "It eventually felt right, in terms of who we cast.
Sep 14, 2015 · "Cinderella is not a very contemporary heroine," Chris Weitz, who wrote the screenplay for the Lily James-starrer "Cinderella," told MTV News over the phone. "She doesn’t kick ass, she doesn’t...
