Daniel Jacob Hernandez (born November 20, 1983) is an American film and television writer and producer. He is most notable for writing Pokémon Detective Pikachu, which he co-wrote with his writing partner, Benji Samit (along with Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly, and Nicole Perlman).[1] On television, Hernandez and Samit have written for One Day at a Time,[2] The Tick,[3] Super Fun Night,[4] and 1600 Penn.[5] They were named in Paste Magazine's list of the top 28 comedy writers of 2018.[6] In 2019, Samit and Hernandez signed a long-term deal with 20th Century Fox Television to develop, write and produce animated and live-action series.[7]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Credit Notes
2019 Pokémon Detective Pikachu Story By/Screenplay By Co-wrote with Benji Samit, Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly, and Nicole Perlman
2021 The Addams Family 2 Co-wrote with Benji Samit, Ben Queen, and Susanna Fogel
2023 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Screenplay By Co-wrote with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, and Benji Samit
TBA Untitled Figment Film[8] Co-wrote with Benji Samit

Television

Year Film Credit
2012-2013 1600 Penn Staff Writer, Written By
2014 Super Fun Night Story Editor, Written By
2017-2020 One Day at a Time Co-Executive Producer, Supervising Producer, Producer, Written By
2016-2019 The Tick Consulting Producer, Written By
2020 The George Lucas Talk Show May the AR Be LI$$ You (Arli$$ marathon fundraiser);

The George Lucas Holiday Special

2020-2022 Central Park Consulting Producer, Written By
2022 Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion[9] Creator; Executive Producer
2023 Koala Man Developed By, Executive Producer, Written By
2024 Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Developed By, Executive Producer, Written By
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