Chris Weitz

Christopher John Weitz is one of those Hollywood jacks-of-all-trades—you know, the type that’s dipped his toes into everything from animation to blockbusters. You might know his name from “American Pie.” Yeah, the one that defined late-‘90s teen comedy and basically made everyone terrified of baked goods for a hot minute. Then he’s got “About a Boy,” which is basically Hugh Grant being peak awkward—funny, heartfelt, the whole shebang. Weitz didn’t stop at raunchy comedies and British dramedies. Nope. He went sci-fi with “Antz” (that Woody Allen ant movie, remember?), and then, plot twist, he jumped into fantasy with “The Golden Compass.” That one had polar bears in armor. Kind of wild, honestly. And if you’re a “Twilight” fan—don’t lie, we’ve all been there—he directed “New Moon,” the one with all the awkward breakups and werewolf abs. But hold up, he’s not just about teen angst and talking insects. He’s part of the team behind “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” That’s the Star Wars spin-off where everyone’s fighting for those Death Star plans. People loved it for being grittier and, let’s be real, for that epic Darth Vader scene. Off-screen, he’s been married to Mercedes Martinez since 2006, and they’ve got three kids. So, while he’s juggling scripts and directing gigs, he’s also probably knee-deep in soccer games and school projects. From buddy comedies to intergalactic warfare, Weitz just keeps switching things up—never a dull moment in his filmography.