Jared Stern

Jared Stern
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • Film producer
  • Television writer
  • Television producer
  • Film director
Years active2011–present
Notable work

Jared Stern is an American screenwriter, director and producer. He collaborated with John Whittington on The Lego Batman Movie (2017), The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017), and DC League of Super-Pets (2022), the latter of which he also directed.

Career

Stern began his career by writing the screenplay for Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011). In 2012, he wrote the comedy film The Watch. The following year, he wrote the comedy film The Internship. In 2014, Stern was hired to write The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019), but eventually moved on to writing the spinoffs The Lego Batman Movie and The Lego Ninjago Movie (both 2017). In the same year, he wrote a script based on the Disney theme park attraction It's a Small World. In 2015, he wrote and created the television series Dr. Ken. In 2017, he produced the live action film It Happened in L.A. (2017).

After writing screenplays, Stern directed his feature film debut, Happy Anniversary (2018), a Netflix film. He also served as an executive producer on Storks (2016) and Smallfoot (2018). In 2019, he created the animated series Green Eggs and Ham, based on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name. In 2018, Stern was announced as an executive producer on the Warner Animation Group film Toto. He gained notability from directing the DC Comics film DC League of Super-Pets (2022). He teamed up with Robert Zemeckis to write the HBO Max streaming series Tooned Out. In 2024, Stern was set to produce an animated adaptation of The Cat in the Hat (2026). In 2026, it was announced that Stern would co-direct an animated follow-up to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory titled Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory (2027) for Netflix.

Filmography

Feature films

Year Title Director Writer Producer
2011 Mr. Popper's Penguins No Yes No
2012 The Watch No Yes No
2013 The Internship No Yes No
2017 The Lego Batman Movie No Yes No
2017 The Lego Ninjago Movie No Yes No
2018 Happy Anniversary Yes Yes Executive
2022 DC League of Super-Pets Yes Yes Yes
2027 Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Yes No No

Producer only

Creative consultant

Television

Year Title Creator Writer Executive
Producer
2015–2017 Dr. Ken Yes Yes Yes
2019–2022 Green Eggs and Ham Developer Yes Yes

Accolades

For his work on Green Eggs and Ham, he was nominated at the 47th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program".

References

  1. ↑ Mr. Popper's Penguins: Film Review
  2. ↑ Kit, Borys (November 16, 2011). "Exclusive: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Move Into 'Neighborhood'". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on September 4, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  3. ↑ The Lego Movie Hires The Internship Writer Jared Stern for Sequel
  4. ↑ Shaw, Lucas (February 3, 2014). "Warner Bros. Already Working on Sequel to 'The Lego Movie' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  5. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 22, 2014). "Disney To Make 'It's A Small World' Movie: Jon Turteltaub To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  6. ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (May 7, 2015). "'The Muppets', Comedy from 'Community' Star Ken Jeong Among ABC Orders". Variety. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  7. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (October 16, 2017). "'It Happened In L.A.': The Orchard Unveils Trailer & Release Date For Michelle Morgan's Dating Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  8. ↑ McNary, Dave (January 23, 2017). "Noel Wells, Ben Schwartz Starring in Netflix Comedy 'Happy Anniversary' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  9. ↑ Crittenton, Anya (January 10, 2017). "Jared Stern to Write and Direct Romance Film Happy Anniversary for Netflix". The Tracking Board. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  10. ↑ Super Pets Movie Jared Stern
  11. ↑ Petski, Denise (December 20, 2019). "'Green Eggs And Ham' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  12. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (July 12, 2018). "Animated 'Oz' Movie in the Works From Warner Bros., 'Madagascar' Writer". The Hollywood Reporter.
  13. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (July 30, 2018). "Exclusive: 'Super Pets' Movie From 'Lego Batman' Writer In the Works at Warner Bros". Collider. Archived from the original on February 8, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  14. ↑ "HBO Max Sets New Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Robert Zemeckis Hybrid Series 'Tooned Out', More For Kids & Family Slate". Deadline Hollywood. October 29, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  15. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 18, 2024). "Revamped Warner Bros Animation Sets 'Cat In The Hat' With Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang & More; Eyes Spring 2026 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  16. ↑ Ritman, Alex (April 17, 2026). "Taika Waititi, Kit Connor Lead Voice Cast of Netflix's 'Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory' Animated Feature". Variety.
  17. ↑ "THE 47TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS CHILDREN'S, LIFESTYLE & ANIMATION CEREMONY ANNOUNCED" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2024.