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Christopher Miller

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Christopher Miller is an American screenwriter, director, and producer best known for his creative partnership with Phil Lord. Together, they have co-written and co-directed several commercially successful animated and live-action films, including "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," "21 Jump Street," and "The LEGO Movie." The duo also served as key producers for "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Their productions are distinguished by self-aware humor, distinct visual styles, and a tendency to subvert traditional genre expectations.

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How did Christopher Miller begin working with Phil Lord?

Miller met Lord while they were students at Dartmouth College. Their early professional work included creating the animated MTV series Clone High.

Did Christopher Miller direct Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse?

No. Miller co-wrote and produced the 2023 sequel, while Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson directed it.

Which Jump Street movies did Christopher Miller direct?

Miller and Phil Lord directed 21 Jump Street and its sequel, 22 Jump Street. The films star Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as undercover police officers Schmidt and Jenko.

What role did Christopher Miller have on The Mitchells vs. the Machines?

Miller and Phil Lord served as producers on the 2021 Sony Pictures Animation film. Mike Rianda directed it and co-wrote the screenplay with Jeff Rowe.