Adam McKay (born April 17, 1968) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. McKay began his career as head writer for the NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1995 to 2001. After leaving SNL, McKay collaborated with comedian Will Ferrell on his comedy films Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and The Other Guys (2010). Later, Ferrell and McKay co-wrote and produced numerous television series and films together, and McKay, through their company Gary Sanchez Productions, was involved in creating their website Funny or Die.

In addition to his work with Ferrell, McKay wrote and directed the satirical films The Big Short (2015), Vice (2018), and Don't Look Up (2021). For his adaptation of the screenplay for The Big Short, McKay received an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Critics' Choice Award. In 2019, McKay founded the production company Hyperobject Industries.

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