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He co-wrote and directed the 2005 film Never Been Thawed, the 2008 film Sex Drive, the 2014 film Horrible Bosses 2, the 2015 film Daddy's Home, the 2017 sequel Daddy's Home 2, the 2018 film Instant Family based on his own history, and the 2022 holiday film Spirited. He also directed the 2012 comedy That's My Boy .
Sean Anders is an American filmmaker who has written and directed comedies such as Instant Family, Daddy's Home and Horrible Bosses. He is also a producer and has a brother who is an actress.
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Nov 15, 2018 · Writer/director Sean Anders talks about his personal experience of adopting three siblings and how it inspired his comedy film Instant Family. He also shares his insights on working with Mark Wahlberg, the challenges and joys of adoption, and the real-life story behind the Lizzy character.
The film is directed by Sean Anders, who wrote the screenplay with John Morris, based in part on Anders' own experiences. Instant Family was released in the United States on November 16, 2018. It grossed over $120 million worldwide, and was called an "earnest, heartwarming comedy" by critics, who also praised the performances.
Sean Anders shares how he and his wife adopted three siblings and made a comedy film about foster care. He talks about the challenges, rewards and misconceptions of adopting kids.
Nov 13, 2018 · Sean Anders is the filmmaker behind Instant Family, a comedy-drama about adoption inspired by his own story. He talks about his family's reaction, the challenges of parenting three kids, and his parent's mistakes.
Nov 9, 2018 · Director Sean Anders talks about his comedy-drama film Instant Family, based on his own adoption experience. He reveals how he cast Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, and other stars, and how he balanced comedy and drama in the story.
