Shane Salerno

Shane Salerno (born November 27, 1972) is an American screenwriter, film and television producer, author, and documentary director. At the age of 24 he co-wrote the worldwide blockbuster Armageddon directed by Michael Bay, which became the highest-grossing film of 1998. He most recently co-wrote and executive produced Savages directed by Oliver Stone. On August 1, 2013 he was announced as co-screenwriter with James Cameron of Avatar 4, a sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time.