John Francis Daley on His Segue From TV Actor to Horrible Bosses Screenwriter

John Francis Daley isn't content with just his day job. Best known for playing the psychologist on Bones but also beloved for his role in the seminal canceled dramedy Freaks and Geeks, Daley and his partner Jonathan Goldstein have quietly become two of Hollywood's most in-demand comic screenwriters. Their first produced movie, Seth Gordon's black comedy Horrible Bosses, hits screens this weekend (with Daley himself taking a small role), but in the meantime, they're busy attempting to reboot the Vacation franchise and working on projects for actors including Steve Carell. How did Daley get bitten by the written word? He told Vulture about his path to screenwriting, his surreal meeting with Steven Spielberg, and the significance of his empty fridge...

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