Jordan Weiss

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Jordan Weiss (born January 28, 1993) is an American writer, director and producer. She created and produced the Hulu series Dollface starring Kat Dennings, [1] which premiered in November 2019. [2] Weiss wrote the script for Dollface shortly after graduating from USC School of Cinematic Arts. [3]

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In November 2018, it was reported that Weiss was writing a narrative adaptation of the documentary Science Fair for Universal Pictures and Elizabeth Banks' Brownstone Productions. [4] In July 2022, it was announced that Weiss would be making her feature directorial debut in the romantic comedy Sweethearts , having co-written the screenplay with Dan Brier. [5] In March 2024, The Hollywood Reporter revealed Weiss had written the screenplay for Freaky Friday 2 , the sequel to Disney's 2003 film starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan which was set to begin filming that summer and directed by Nisha Ganatra. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 2, 2018). "'Dollface' Comedy Starring Kat Dennings Ordered to Series By Hulu From Margot Robbie, Bryan Unkeless & ABC Signature". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  2. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (July 26, 2019). "Hulu Sets Premiere Dates For New 'Dollface' & 'Reprisal', Season 3 Of 'Marvel's Runaways'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  3. ↑ Tingley, Anna (September 11, 2019). "'Dollface' Creator on Show's Journey From College Writing Sample to Hulu Comedy". Variety . Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  4. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (November 15, 2018). "Elizabeth Banks, Universal Developing Movie Version of 'Science Fair' Doc (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  5. ↑ Kroll, Justin (July 14, 2022). "Kiernan Shipka And Nico Hiraga To Star In New Line and Picturestart's 'Sweethearts', 'Dollface' Creator Jordan Weiss Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  6. ↑ "'Freaky Friday 2' Is A Go With 'Welcome to Chippendales' Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
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