Danya is a Mexican American writer who grew up in Orange County. She learned English by repeating everything Lizzie McGuire said. Hannah is from a small town right beneath Yosemite National Park where everyone has a country accent for some reason…even though it’s NorCal. The two met as college freshmen and have been best friends/roommates/writing partners/co-workers/sisters/enemies/etc. ever since.

The duo, most recently named to Variety’s prestigious Screenwriters to Watch for 2025 list, were just 24 years old when they co-wrote KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, which exploded into the zeitgeist last summer – becoming Netflix’s most-watched film of all time and topping global music charts with its soundtrack. Since its release, the film has won two Golden Globe and two Critics’ Choice Awards and have earned 10 Annie Award nominations (including Best Writing – Feature) as well as five Grammy nominations. The film was also named TIME’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year.

Up next, the duo is set to write Tim Burton’s reimagining of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, alongside Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap, who are developing and producing. Currently, the two are taking out their original series A REALLY BAD PERSON with Legendary producing, as well as an original feature, a queer western. Previously, they developed a LORD FARQUAAD feature for DreamWorks Animation and a CHEECH & CHONG BIOPIC with Todd Lieberman’s Hidden Pictures. In TV, they are writers and Co-Producers on BROTHERS, the upcoming Matthew McConaughey/Woody Harrelson show for Apple+ and Skydance and staff writers for the REN & STIMPY REBOOT for Comedy Central and Paramount+

Writing team: Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan

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