Christopher Ford (screenwriter)
Christopher D. Ford | |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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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 Spider-Man: Homecoming (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 the slasher film 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 Spider-Man: Homecoming, 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 2024, Watts and Ford created and executive produced the Disney+ series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, a coming of age tale set after the events of Return of the Jedi. Ford received the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Young Teen Series for his work on the series.[9] By December 2025, Ford provided uncredited rewrites on Masters of the Universe (2026), receiving an "additional literary material" credit.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Robot & Frank | Yes | No | [2] |
| 2014 | Clown | Yes | No | [4] |
| 2015 | Cop Car | Yes | No | [5] |
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | Yes | No | [6] |
| 2018 | The Clovehitch Killer | Yes | Yes | [7] |
| 2021 | Chaos Walking | Yes | No | [8] |
| 2026 | Masters of the Universe | Uncredited | No | "additional literary material"[10] |
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | I Can See You | John Kimble | [1] |
Television
| Year | Title | Writer | Executive producer |
Notes |
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| 2024-25 | Star Wars: Skeleton Crew | Yes | Yes | Creator and executive producer (8 episodes); Writer (6 episodes) |
References
- 1 2 Knegt, Peter (May 21, 2009). "Kino "Can See You"". Indiewire. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- 1 2 Wortham, Jenna (August 10, 2012). "From the Future, a Subtle Spark of Recognition In 'Robot & Frank,' Technology of the Not-So-Distant Future on Display". The New York Times. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ↑ Bettinger, Brendan (August 23, 2012). "Eli Roth Promises Thanksgiving Is "Gonna Happen" with Writers Jon Watts and Christopher D. Ford". Collider. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- 1 2 Fischer, Russ (November 18, 2010). "Eli Roth Producing 'Clown,' Based on Fake Eli Roth Movie Trailer". /Film. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- 1 2 "The Trailer for Cop Car, Starring Kevin Bacon". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- 1 2 Leane, Rob (July 4, 2017). "Spider-Man: Homecoming - director Jon Watts interview". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on July 7, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- 1 2 Sprague, Mike (June 8, 2021). "Stephen King Recommends "Unbearably Suspenseful" Hidden Gem on Netflix". Dread Central. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (August 20, 2014). "Jamie Linden to Write Lionsgate's 'Chaos Walking' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 4, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ↑ "4th Annual Children's & Family Emmy® Awards" (PDF). National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. p. 4. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- 1 2 "Masters of the Universe - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America East. December 5, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2026.