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Jason R. Reitman (/ ˈ r aɪ t m ə n /; born October 19, 1977) is a Canadian–American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the films Thank You for Smoking (2005), Juno (2007), Up in the Air (2009), Young Adult (2011) and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).
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- October 19, 1977 (age 45), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- 1988–present
- Ivan Reitman (father)
Jason Reitman is a Canadian filmmaker and producer who directed Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Juno, Up in the Air and more. He is the son of Ivan Reitman, who directed the first two Ghostbusters films and Twins.
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- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nov 18, 2021 · Nov. 18, 2021 1:21 PM PT. As a filmmaker, Ivan Reitman built a hugely successful career on a foundation of laughs with comedies like “Meatballs,” “Stripes,” “Twins” and “Dave.” But on a recent...
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Learn about the Canadian filmmaker and producer who directed Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Juno, Up in the Air and more. Find out his family background, filmmaking style, favorite films and quotes.
- October 19, 1977
Mar 17, 2024 · Jason Reitman, son of late director Ivan Reitman, co-wrote and produced Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the latest installment of the franchise. He shares how he honored his father's vision and passed the proton pack to Gil Kenan, the new director.
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Jason Reitman is a second-generation filmmaker who has directed acclaimed comedies such as Juno, Up in the Air, and Tully. He also co-wrote and produced Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the sequel to his father's classic comedy.
Nov 21, 2021 · Jason Reitman, son of the original Ghostbuster Ivan Reitman, talks about his filmmaking process and his relationship with his father. He shares how he wrote a story of a daughter of a Ghostbuster and her two kids who discover their family history and their connection to the franchise.