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 th...

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.