Michael Waldron

Michael Waldron is an American screenwriter and producer best known for his work on Rick and Morty, Loki, Heels, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.[1]

Michael Waldron
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • Screenwriter
  • Producer
Years active2014–present
Notable work

Career

In February 2014, Waldron began his career by serving as part of the production staff of Community.[2] In July 2016, he served as a spec writer on HarmonQuest.[2] In February 2017, he was writing the series Heels for Starz.[3] By August 2017, he was executive producing the YouTube Red series Good Game.[4] In February 2019, he was hired as head writer and executive producer on Loki (2021).[5] In November 2019, after producing several Rick and Morty episodes, Waldron wrote the season four episode "The Old Man and the Seat".[5] In February 2020, he began writing the script for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022).[1] In January 2021, he was hired to write the script for Kevin Feige's untitled Star Wars film,[6] while also signing an overall deal with Disney.[7]

Filmography
Year Title Credited as Notes
Writer Producer
2014 Community Assistant No 13 episodes[2]
2016 HarmonQuest Yes No 9 episodes[2]
2017 Good Game No Executive 6 episodes[4]
2019–2020 Rick and Morty Yes Yes Episode: "The Old Man and the Seat"[8]
2021 Loki Yes Executive 6 episodes[5]
2021 Heels Yes Executive 8 episodes[9]
2022 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Yes No Filming[10]

Accolades
List of awards and nominations
Award Date of ceremony Category Series Result Ref.
Primetime Emmy Award September 19, 2020 Outstanding Animated Program Rick and Morty (for "The Vat of Acid Episode") Won [11]

References
  1. Kit, Borys (February 7, 2020). "'Doctor Strange 2' Lands New Writer With 'Loki' Show Creator (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 8, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  2. Stevens, Colin (February 16, 2019). "'Loki' Streaming Series Sets 'Rick and Morty's Michael Waldron as Showrunner". IGN. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (February 17, 2017). "Wrestling Drama 'Heels' From Paramount TV Heats Up At Starz, Eyeing Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  4. Alexander, Julia (June 23, 2017). "YouTube, Dan Harmon are hopping on TV's newest trend with scripted esports comedy". Polygon. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  5. Kit, Borys (February 15, 2019). "Marvel's 'Loki' Series Lands 'Rick and Morty' Writer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 18, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  6. Kroll, Justin (January 7, 2021). "'Loki' Exec Producer Michael Waldron Tapped To Write Kevin Feige's 'Star Wars' Movie As Part Of New Deal With Disney". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  7. Pillot, Dempsey (January 7, 2021). "'Loki' Showrunner Michael Waldron Signs Overall Deal With Disney, Will Write Kevin Feige's 'Star Wars' Film". The DisInsider. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  8. Flook, Ray (November 18, 2019). ""Rick and Morty" Season 4 "The Old Man and the Seat": A Tale of Love, Loss & Poop". Bleeding Cool. Avatar Press. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  9. Swift, Andy (October 30, 2020). "Stephen Amell Sustains Back Injury on Set of Starz Wrestling Drama Heels". TVLine. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  10. Sneider, Jeff (February 7, 2020). "'Doctor Strange 2' Taps 'Loki' Scribe Michael Waldron to Rewrite Script". Collider. Archived from the original on February 8, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  11. "Michael Waldron - Emmy Awards, Nominations and Wins". Emmys. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
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