About
Jacob Kasdan (born October 28, 1974) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is the eldest son of prolific screenwriter and director Lawrence Kasdan. Jake is best known for directing comedically-driven films such as Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Bad Teacher (2011) and Sex Tape (2014). He is also known for his collaborations with actor Dwayne Johnson, of which there are 4 to date; Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), Red One (2024), and the yet unreleased Jumanji 4 (2026).
Filmography
Jumanji: Open World2026 · Producer, Director, Writer
Red One2024 · Director, Producer
Prom Pact2023 · Executive Producer
Jumanji: The Next Level2019 · Director, Producer, Writer
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle2017 · Director, Executive Producer
Sex Tape2014 · Director, Executive Producer
Friends with Kids2012 · Producer
Bad Teacher2011 · Director, Executive Producer
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story2007 · Director, Producer, Screenplay
The TV Set2007 · Director, Writer, Producer
Orange County2002 · Director
Zero Effect1998 · Director, Producer, Writer