Jac Schaeffer
Jacqueline Schaeffer (born October 26, 1978) is an American screenwriter and producer best known for her 2009 feature film debut TiMER and for her work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe creating the Disney+ television miniseries WandaVision and Agatha All Along as well as co-writing the initial story to the film Black Widow.
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Jac Schaeffer

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- Name
- Jac Schaeffer
- Born
- 26 October 1978
- Birthplace
- Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S.
- Education
- Princeton University (AB) University of Southern California (MFA)
- Occupation
- * Screenwriter
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- film production
- Known for
- WandaVision · Captain Marvel · The Hustle · Black Widow · Agatha All Along
- Languages
- English
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Jacqueline Schaeffer (born October 26, 1978) is an American screenwriter and producer best known for her 2009 feature film debut TiMER and for her work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe creating the Disney+ television miniseries WandaVision and Agatha All Along as well as co-writing the initial story to the film Black Widow.
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Biography
Biography
Jac Schaeffer studied at Princeton University and University of Southern California. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is film production. Residence is recorded at Santa Monica. Works named in the authority record are WandaVision, Captain Marvel, The Hustle, Black Widow and Agatha All Along.

Jac Schaeffer
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Jac Schaeffer • Born — 26 October 1978 • Birthplace — Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S. • Education — Princeton University (AB) University of Southern California (MFA) • Occupation — * Screenwriter • film director • film producer • television producer • Years Active — 2009–present
Life and career
Life and career
Schaeffer grew up in Agoura Hills, California, and was inspired by filmmakers Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Allison Anders, and Lisa Cholodenko as a teenager. Schaeffer graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in English in 2000 after completing an 81-page senior thesis, titled "Splinter in the Mind: The Dilemma of the Political Dystopian Protagonist and the Cyberpunk Hero", under the supervision of Maria DiBattista. She went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. She wrote for the Princeton Triangle Club theatre groupe, where she played versions of herself. She is Jewish on her father's side, and has two children. She wrote, produced and directed her first feature film, a science fiction romantic comedy called TiMER starring Emma Caulfield. The film premiered at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival and saw a limited US release a year later. Schaeffer wrote The Hustle, a Dirty Rotten Scoundrels remake starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson, which was released in May 2019. Schaeffer is also developing her Blacklisted-script The Shower with Hathaway. Schaeffer contributed to the screenplay for the Marvel Studios film Captain Marvel with Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. The film was released on March 8, 2019. Schaeffer also wrote the Marvel Studios film Black Widow starring Scarlett Johansson, until she was replaced with Ned Benson, who was in turn replaced by Eric Pearson. She was also hired by Marvel to write the first and final episodes and serve as head writer for the Disney+ miniseries WandaVision, in January 2019. In May 2021, she signed a three-year overall deal with Marvel Studios and 20th Television to develop projects for them, including a WandaVision spin-off titled Agatha All Along (2024), centered on Agatha Harkness. She was also set to work on a second WandaVision spin-off, titled Vision Quest and centered on The Vision, before departing the project by September 2024 due to scheduling issues with Agatha All Along; she still received an executive producer credit on the series. Most recently, she signed an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Director — Writer — Producer — Notes • 2009 — TiMER • 2017 — Olaf's Frozen Adventure — Short film • 2019 — Captain Marvel — Uncredited • The Hustle • 2021 — Black Widow — Story Television series • Year — Title — Director — Writer — Creator — Executive Producer — Notes • 2021 — WandaVision — Wrote 2 episodes • 2024 — Agatha All Along — Wrote 2 episodes Directed 3 episodes • 2026 — VisionQuest
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- “Jac Schaeffer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Awards and nominations
• Year — Award — Category — Nominated work — Result • 2009 — Sitges Film Festival — Best Film — TiMER • 2021 — Dragon Awards — Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series — WandaVision • Harvey Awards — Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel • Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards — Best Streaming Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Live-Action Television Movie • MTV Movie & TV Awards — Best Show • Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards — Favorite Family TV Show • People's Choice Awards — Show of 2021 • Primetime Emmy Awards — Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series • Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience" • TCA Awards — Program of the Year — WandaVision — • TV Choice Awards — Best Family Drama • 2022 — American Film Institute Awards — Television Programs of the Year • Critics' Choice Super Awards — Best Superhero Series — • Critics' Choice Television Awards — Best Limited Series • Hugo Awards — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form • Satellite Awards — Best Television Series – Genre • Saturn Awards — Best Fantasy Series (Streaming) — • USC Scripter Awards — Best Adapted TV Screenplay — "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience" • Writers Guild of America Awards — Adapted Long Form — WandaVision • 2025 — Critics' Choice Super Awards — Best Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-For-TV Movie — Agatha All Along • Dorian TV Awards — Best LGBTQ TV Show • Best Genre TV Show • GLAAD Media Awards — Outstanding New TV Series • Gold Derby Awards — Comedy Series • Comedy Episode — "Death's Hand in Mine" • Golden Tomato Awards — Best Fantasy Series — Agatha All Along • Gracie Awards — Director – Fantasy • Hugo Awards — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form • Saturn Awards — Best Superhero Television Series • TCA Awards — Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials • Tell-Tale TV Awards — Favorite Limited Series
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- 1.Indiewire. Tribeca '09 Interview: "TiMER" Director Jac Schaeffer. April 20, 2009.
- 2.Rome, Emily. Black Widow' Writer Jac Schaeffer Isn't Scared to Make the Fanboys Mad. Inverse. July 31, 2019.
- 3.Rome, Emily. 'Black Widow' Writer Jac Schaeffer Isn't Scared to Make the Fanboys Mad. Inverse. July 31, 2019.
- 4.Schaeffer, Jacqueline Sidford. Splinter in the Mind: The Dilemma of the Political Dystopian Protagonist and the Cyberpunk Hero. Princeton University. 2000.
- 5.Tomlinson, Brett. Tribeca connection : Q&A with writer, director, and producer Jac Schaeffer '00. Princeton Alumni Weekly. 22 April 2009.
- 6.Stacey Stern. Jac Schaeffer Biography.
- 7.Allen, Paige. "WandaVision" creator Jac Schaeffer '00 discusses Princeton connections, sitcom inspiration, and female representation. The Daily Princetonian. March 11, 2021.
- 8.Jews in the News: Chuck Lorre, Dave Franco and Billy Crystal. Jewish Tampa. May 7, 2019.
- 9.Fleming, Mike Jr. Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson Are The 'Nasty Women' In MGM's 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Remake. Deadline. 2017-01-19.
- 10.Chitwood, Adam. 'The Hustle' Trailer Reveals Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson in Comedy Remake. Collider. February 12, 2019.
- 11.Ford, Rebecca. Anne Hathaway's Alien Invasion Comedy 'The Shower' Landing at Warner Bros. (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. January 15, 2016.
- 12.Ramos, Dino-Ray. Marvel Studios Releases Captain Marvel Poster Ahead Of New Trailer. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. December 2, 2018.
- 13.Lattanzio, Ryan. Marvel's Black Widow Scribe Jac Schaeffer Responds to Captain Marvel Trolls. IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation. August 3, 2019.
- 14.Kroll, Justin. Marvel's Standalone 'Black Widow' Movie Gains Momentum With Jac Schaeffer Writing. Variety. January 10, 2018.
- 15.Sneider, Jeff. Exclusive: Marvel, Scarlett Johansson Tap Ned Benson to Rewrite 'Black Widow' Movie. Collider. February 15, 2019.
- 16.Kit, Borys. Marvel's 'Vision and Scarlet Witch' Series Lands 'Captain Marvel' Writer (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. January 9, 2019.
- 17.Otterson, Joe. 'WandaVision' Head Writer Jac Schaeffer Sets Overall Deal With Marvel Studios, 20th Television. Variety. 2021-05-26.
- 18.Otterson, Joe. 'WandaVision' Spinoff Starring Kathryn Hahn in the Works at Disney Plus (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. October 7, 2021.
- 19.Andreeva, Nellie. Vision Series Starring Paul Bettany In Works At Marvel Studios For Disney+. Deadline Hollywood. October 28, 2022.
- 20.Otterson, Adam B. Vary, Joe. Marvel Sets Vision Series for 2026 With Paul Bettany, 'Star Trek: Picard' EP Terry Matalas as Showrunner (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 2024-05-22.
- 21.Brandfolder. VisionQuest The Walt Disney Studios Media Kits Official Brand Assets Media Manager. brandfolder.com.
- 22.Otterson, Joe. ‘WandaVision’ Creator Jac Schaeffer Sets Amazon MGM Studios TV Overall Deal (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 2026-02-11.
- 23.42th International Film Festival of Catalonia - Sitges 2009. FilmAffinity.
- 24.Liptak, Andrew. Here Are the 2021 Dragon Award Finalists. Tor.com. August 12, 2021.
- 25.Grunenwald, Joe. 2021 Harvey Awards Nominees Revealed, and Voting Is Now Open. Comics Beat. July 16, 2021.
- 26.Anderson, Erik. Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) TV Awards Winners [Updating]. AwardsWatch. August 29, 2021.
- 27.Bosselman, Haley. MTV Movie and TV Awards Full Winners List: To All the Boys and WandaVision Take Top Honors. Variety. May 16, 2021.
- 28.Gajewski, Ryan. Kids' Choice Awards: Spider-Man: No Way Home Wins Big; Dr. Jill Biden Speaks. The Hollywood Reporter. April 9, 2022.
- 29.Coates, Tyler. People's Choice Awards: Dwayne Johnson, Black Widow and Shang-Chi Among Top Winners. The Hollywood Reporter. December 7, 2021.
- 30.Phillips, Jevon. Here's the Full List of 2021 Emmy Winners. Los Angeles Times. September 19, 2021.
- 31.Turchiano, Danielle. Ted Lasso Scores the Most 2021 TCA Awards Nominations. Variety. July 15, 2021.
- 32.Cordero, Rosy. Ted Lasso, Michaela Coel & Jean Smart Among TCA Award Winners. Deadline Hollywood. September 15, 2021.
- 33.Bauer Media Group. TV Choice Awards 2021 Shortlist Nominations Announced. June 15, 2021.
- 34.Davis, Clayton. AFI Awards: Top Films and Shows Include Dune, The Power of the Dog and Schmigadoon!. Variety. December 8, 2021.
- 35.Pedersen, Erik. Critics Choice Super Awards: Spider-Man: No Way Home, Squid Game & WandaVision Lead Field. Deadline Hollywood. March 17, 2022.
- 36.Jackson, Angelique. Critics Choice Awards 2022: The Power of the Dog, Ted Lasso, Succession Win Big (Full Winners List). Variety. March 13, 2022.
- 37.Codega, Linda. The 2022 Hugo Award Winners Are Here. Gizmodo. September 6, 2022.
- 38.Blaricom, Mirjana Van. 2021 Winners: The International Press Academy Announces Winners for the 26th Annual Satellite™ Awards. International Press Academy. April 2, 2022.
- 39.Tinoco, Armando. Saturn Awards Nominations: The Batman, Nightmare Alley, Spider-Man, Better Call Saul Top List. Deadline Hollywood. August 12, 2022.
- 40.Drury, Sharareh. The Lost Daughter and Dopesick Win USC Scripter Awards. Variety. February 26, 2022.
- 41.Hipes, Patrick. WGA Awards TV Nominations: Yellowjackets, Hacks, Loki, Only Murders In The Building Join Usual Suspects on List. Deadline Hollywood. January 13, 2022.
- 42.Nominations Announced for the Critics Choice Association's 5th Annual "Critics Choice Super Awards". Critics' Choice Awards. June 11, 2025.
- 43.Cobb, Kayla. 'Andor,' 'Severance,' 'The White Lotus' and 'Hacks' Lead Dorian TV Awards With 6 Nominations Each. The Wrap. June 16, 2025.
- 44.Garner, Glenn. 36th GLAAD Media Awards — Full Winners List. Deadline. March 27, 2025.
- 45.Beachum, Chris. 2025 Gold Derby TV Awards: Complete list of nominations. Gold Derby. July 14, 2025.
- 46.Rotten Tomatoes Awards: Best Movies & TV Winners of 2024. Rotten Tomatoes. January 16, 2025.
- 47.Gardner, Chris. Megan Thee Stallion, Kathy Bates, Keke Palmer and Cristin Milioti Among Gracie Awards Honorees. The Hollywood Reporter. March 25, 2025.
- 48.2025 Hugo, Lodestar, and Astounding Awards Finalists. Locus. April 6, 2025.
- 49.Luxford, Victoria. Saturn Awards 2025 winners – see the full list. NME. February 3, 2025.
- 50.Porter, Rick. 'Severance' Leads TCA Awards Nominations. The Hollywood Reporter. June 9, 2025.
- 51.The 2025 Tell-Tale TV Awards: Results! Ghosts, Station 19, Outlander, and Mid-Century Modern Among Winners. Tell-Tale TV. June 4, 2025.
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