Chris Fedak

Christopher Scott Fedak, born August 20, 1975, is an American television and film writer, producer, and creator. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Fedak launched his career in TV during the mid-2000s, most notably as co-creator—alongside Josh Schwartz—of NBC's action-comedy series Chuck (2007–2012). He and Schwartz penned the original script for the pilot, with Fedak pitching the initial concept and moulding the show into a blend of spy thriller and humour. Fedak served as co-executive producer throughout the series, co-writing key episodes, including the pilot, and was integral in developing its character dynamics and emotional arcs. Following Chuck, Fedak created and executive-produced several network series. He was a writer and producer on ABC's Forever (2014–2015) and CW's DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016), contributing to shaping those shows' tones and storytelling. In 2018, he co-created Deception for ABC with Greg Berlanti and others, a procedural drama that cast magicians as consultants to law enforcement; Fedak served as both writer and executive producer. In 2019, Fedak teamed with Sam Sklaver to create Prodigal Son, a psychological crime thriller starring Tom Payne and Michael Sheen. As co-creator, executive producer, and writer, Fedak guided the show through multiple seasons, demonstrating his versatility across genres. Transitioning into film, Fedak joined the writing team for Michael Bay's high-octane feature Ambulance (2022), using it as a case study on crafting compelling action in screenplay form.

Works

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat — one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known?

Release Date2016-01-21

DepartmentWriting

JobStory

Episode Count2

Vote Count2357

Chuck

When Buy More computer geek Chuck Bartowski unwittingly downloads a database of government information and deadly fighting skills into his head, he becomes the CIA's most vital secret. This sets Chuck on a path to become a full-fledged spy.

Release Date2007-09-24

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count17

Vote Count1080

Forever

Doctor Henry Morgan, New York City’s star medical examiner, has a secret. He doesn't just study the dead to solve criminal cases, he does it to solve the mystery that has eluded him for 200 years—the answer to his own inexplicable immortality. This long life has given Henry remarkable observation skills which impresses his new partner, Detective Jo Martinez. Each week, a new case and their budding friendship will reveal layers of Henry’s long and colorful past. Only his best friend and confidant, Abe knows Henry’s secret.

Release Date2014-09-22

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count4

Vote Count586

Deception

Cameron Black is the world's greatest illusionist. At least, that's what people used to call him—before his greatest secret was exposed and his career destroyed. Even worse, Cameron has good reason to believe this was no accident.

Release Date2018-03-11

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count3

Vote Count236

Prodigal Son

The son of a notorious serial killer becomes an acclaimed criminal psychologist who uses his unique insight into how killers think to help the NYPD.

Release Date2019-09-23

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count4

Vote Count432

Ambulance

Decorated veteran Will Sharp, desperate for money to cover his wife's medical bills, asks for help from his adoptive brother Danny. A charismatic career criminal, Danny instead offers him a score: the biggest bank heist in Los Angeles history: $32 million.

Release Date2022-03-16

DepartmentWriting

JobScreenplay

Vote Count2244

Coffee and Cigarettes

Coffee And Cigarettes is a collection of eleven films from cult director Jim Jarmusch. Each film hosts star studded cast of extremely unique individuals who all share the common activities of conversing while drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes.

Release Date2004-03-12

DepartmentCrew

JobThanks

Vote Count970

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