Jon Spaihts

Jon Spaihts

55 · Born: Feb 9, 1970

Personal Details

BornFeb 9, 1970 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Jon Spaihts is a renowned American screenwriter and author, whose impressive body of work includes a diverse range of cinematic masterpieces. Among his notable credits are the highly anticipated film adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel, Dune, which boasts an all-star cast featuring the talented Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Additionally, Spaihts has penned the screenplay for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Doctor Strange, starring the incomparable Benedict Cumberbatch. His versatility as a writer is further demonstrated by his work on The Mummy, a thrilling action-adventure film that reunites Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella on the big screen. Furthermore, Spaihts has also collaborated with the talented Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt on the romantic sci-fi epic, Passengers. His extensive repertoire also includes the thought-provoking sci-fi thriller, Prometheus, which features the exceptional Michael Fassbender in the lead role. Moreover, Spaihts has also contributed to the narrative of The Darkest Hour, a gripping sci-fi drama. In his personal life, Spaihts is married to the lovely Johanna Watts.

Career

2016
Passengers
Passengers as Autodoc (voice)
2024
Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two as Screenplay
2021
Dune
Dune as Screenplay
2016
Passengers
Passengers as Writer
2012
Prometheus
Prometheus as Writer
2011
The Darkest Hour
The Darkest Hour as Story, Screenplay