Phil Hay (screenwriter)

Phil Hay is an American screenwriter. His credits include Destroyer, The Invitation, Æon Flux, Clash of the Titans, R.I.P.D., and Ride Along.

Phil Hay
OccupationScreenwriter
Years active2001–present
Spouse
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(m. 2006)​

Biography

Hay was raised outside of Akron, Ohio.[1] While in college at Brown University, he joined an improv comedy group where he met his future writing partner Matt Manfredi.[1]

Most of his film screenwriting work has been with Manfredi.[2] Their technique for joint screenwriting is to each write separate scenes and trade them to each other for further rewrites.[3] In 2002, Hay and Manfredi directed the film Bug with Manfredi being credited as the sole screenwriter of the film.

Hay has been married to filmmaker Karyn Kusama since 2006. He co-wrote the screenplays for Æon Flux, The Invitation, and Destroyer which were all directed by Kusama. They have one child together.

Filmography
Year Title Credited as Notes
Writer Director Producer
2001 Crazy/Beautiful Yes No No
2002 Bug Yes Yes No Co-directed
2002 The Tuxedo Yes No No Co-wrote story
2005 Æon Flux Yes No No Co-wrote screenplay
2008 The Dungeon Masters No No Executive
2010 Clash of the Titans Yes No No
2013 R.I.P.D. Yes No No Co-wrote story and screenplay
2014 Ride Along Yes No No
2015 The Invitation Yes No Yes
2016 Ride Along 2 Yes No No
2018 Destroyer Yes No Yes
2021 The Mysterious Benedict Society Yes No Executive Co-created, co-wrote 2 episodes

References
  1. Myers, Scott. "Interview (Part 1): Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay ("The Invitation")". Go Into the Story.
  2. Weintraub, Steve 'Frosty' (2013). "Screenwriters Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay Talk R.I.P.D., THE BOYS, RIDE ALONG, BIG MAN JAPAN, Future Projects, and More". Collider.com. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  3. Bloomenthal, Andrew (August 3, 2013). "Matt Manfredi & Phil Hay on R.I.P.D." Creative Screenwriting.


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