Who wrote the 2019 movie adaptation of The Addams Family?

The 2019 movie adaptation of The Addams Family was written by Matt Lieberman. Lieberman is an American screenwriter and producer who has written several films, including the 2018 Christmas film The Star, the 2016 comedy Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, and the 2019 animated feature Playmobil: The Movie. Lieberman has also written for television shows such as The New Normal, The Simpsons, and Family Guy.

The Addams Family was directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan. The animated film was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was released on October 11, 2019. It starred Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg, Bette Midler, Allison Janney, and Martin Short.

The film follows the Addams Family as they face-off against a crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for their annual celebration of the Addams Family values. The Addams Family received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor and the vocal performances of its cast. The film was a box office success, grossing over $203 million worldwide.