Editing Jason Bateman (section)

===Film===
[[File:Jason Bateman 2018.png|thumb|left|upright|Bateman in March 2018]]
In 2004, Bateman appeared in ''[[Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story]]'' as [[ESPN]]{{nbs}}8 ("The Ocho") commentator Pepper Brooks, and in ''[[Starsky & Hutch (film)|Starsky & Hutch]]'' as Kevin, [[Vince Vaughn]]'s business partner. He reunited with Vaughn in 2006's ''[[The Break-Up]]''. In 2007 he played former lawyer Rupert "Rip" Reed alongside [[Ben Affleck]] in ''[[Smokin' Aces]]'', and also starred in ''[[The Kingdom (2007 film)|The Kingdom]]'', ''[[Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium]]'', and ''[[Juno (film)|Juno]]''. In 2008 he co-starred with [[Will Smith]] and [[Charlize Theron]] in the superhero film ''[[Hancock (film)|Hancock]]''. Bateman's 2009 films included ''[[Extract (film)|Extract]]'', written and directed by [[Mike Judge]],<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=April 29, 2008 |title=Bateman, Judge Pair for 'Extract' |url=https://ew.com/article/2008/04/29/jason-bateman-mike-judge-pair-extract/ |access-date=August 19, 2012 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |archive-date=October 18, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018065941/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20195808,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''[[Couples Retreat]]'', reuniting with Vaughn in a comedy chronicling four couples who partake in therapy sessions at a tropical island resort ([[Kristen Bell]] played his wife).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=2008-10-14 |title=Three set for 'Couples Retreat' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/three-set-couples-retreat-121078/ |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2010 he starred in ''[[The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch]]'', a romantic comedy, with [[Jennifer Aniston]]. In 2011 he played the role of Special Agent [[Lorenzo Zoil]] in the comedy ''[[Paul (2011 film)|Paul]]'', and starred in ''[[Horrible Bosses]]'' and ''[[The Change-Up]]''.

In March 2012, ''[[Mansome]]'', Bateman's first executive producer credit with [[Will Arnett]], was announced as a Spotlight selection for the [[Tribeca Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribecafilm.com/news-features/TFF_2012_Spotlight.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120410193413/http://www.tribecafilm.com/news-features/TFF_2012_Spotlight.html|title="Tribeca Film Festival 2012: Spotlight"|work=Tribeca Film |archivedate=April 10, 2012}}</ref> The documentary, directed by [[Morgan Spurlock]], is a comedic look at male identity as it is defined through men's grooming habits, featuring celebrity and expert commentary. He made a dramatic turn in 2012 with the thriller film ''[[Disconnect (2012 film)|Disconnect]]'', and starred in the 2013 comedy film ''[[Identity Thief]]'' and the 2014 comedies ''[[This Is Where I Leave You]]'' and ''[[Horrible Bosses 2]]''. He also narrated the 2014 documentary ''[[Pump (film)|Pump]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Merry |first=Stephanie |title='Pump' movie review: Beating the oil drum for alternative fuel solutions |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/pump-movie-review-beating-the-oil-drum-for-alternative-fuel-solutions/2014/10/09/da2a4814-4d89-11e4-8c24-487e92bc997b_story.html |access-date=October 18, 2017 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> In 2015 Bateman headlined [[Joel Edgerton]]'s thriller film ''[[The Gift (2015 American film)|The Gift]]'', opposite [[Rebecca Hall]] and Edgerton.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 1, 2013 |title=The Gift |url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/117338/new-clip-from-the-gift-welcomes-you-home/ |access-date=November 4, 2013 |publisher=[[Dread Central]]}}</ref> His production company Aggregate Films extended its deal with Universal.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=McNary |first=Dave |date=July 30, 2015 |title=Jason Bateman Extends First-Look Deal at Universal |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/jason-bateman-universal-first-look-deal-1201553754/ |access-date=January 3, 2021 |magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2013, Bateman made his feature film directorial debut with ''[[Bad Words (film)|Bad Words]]'', in which he also starred. He also directed and starred in an [[The Family Fang (film)|adaptation]] of ''[[The Family Fang]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=November 1, 2013 |title=Jason Bateman Set To Direct And Star With Nicole Kidman In 'The Family Fang' |url=https://deadline.com/2013/11/jason-bateman-set-to-direct-nicole-kidman-in-the-family-fang-625839/ |access-date=November 4, 2013 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> Bateman voiced Nick Wilde, the [[con artist]] fox in ''[[Zootopia]]''. In 2018 he starred in and produced the action comedy film ''[[Game Night (film)|Game Night]]''. His performance was widely praised and he received nominations for best performance by a comedic actor at the [[San Diego Film Critics Society Awards 2018|San Diego Film Critics Society Awards]] and the [[24th Critics' Choice Awards|Critics' Choice Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2018 |title=2018 San Diego Film Critics Society's Award Nominations |url=http://www.sdfcs.org/2018-san-diego-film-nominations/ |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=San Diego Film Critics Society |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2018 |title=2019 Critic's Choice Awards Nominations: The Complete List |url=https://www.vulture.com/2018/12/2019-critics-choice-awards-nominations-the-complete-list.html |access-date=September 18, 2020 |website=[[Vulture.com]]}}</ref>

Bateman is in the video for the [[Mumford and Sons]] song "Hopeless Wanderer".<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 4, 2013 |title=Mumford and Sons release hilarious Hopeless Wanderer video |url=http://www.musicblogged.com/mumford-and-sons-release-hilarious-hopeless-wanderer-video/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830184430/http://www.musicblogged.com/mumford-and-sons-release-hilarious-hopeless-wanderer-video/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 4, 2013 |publisher=Music Blogged}}</ref>

In 2020, Bateman was originally set to co-star and direct ''Clue'' with Ryan Reynolds. He has since had to back out, reportedly due to schedule conflicts with ''Ozark''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chitwood |first=Adam |date=March 31, 2020 |title=Jason Bateman Explains Why He's No Longer Directing the Clue Remake |url=https://collider.com/jason-bateman-not-directing-clue-remake-reason-why/ |access-date=October 17, 2022 |website=Collider |language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2022, Bateman signed on to direct the film ''[[Project Artemis (film)|Project Artemis]]'', starring [[Scarlett Johansson]], for [[Apple Studios]], but departed the project in June due to creative differences; he was eventually replaced as director by [[Greg Berlanti]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wiseman|first1=Andreas|last2=Kroll|first2=Justin|url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/chris-evans-scarlett-johansson-jason-bateman-apple-project-artemis-space-race-movie-1234990101/|title='Avengers' Co-Stars Scarlett Johansson & Chris Evans Set To Lead Red-Hot Package 'Project Artemis'; Apple Makes Massive Deal For Jason Bateman-Directed Pic|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=March 31, 2022|access-date=January 31, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=June 7, 2022 |title=Jason Bateman Exits Scarlett Johansson-Chris Evans Film 'Artemis' Due To Creative Differences |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/jason-bateman-exits-project-artemis-director-scarlett-johansson-chris-evans-1235039903/ |access-date=October 17, 2022 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=July 14, 2022|last=Lang|first=Brent|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/greg-berlanti-channing-tatum-jason-bateman-chris-evans-project-artemis-1235316972/|title=Greg Berlanti, Channing Tatum Replace Jason Bateman, Chris Evans in 'Project Artemis'|access-date=January 31, 2023|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> Announced in September 2022, Bateman is tapped to direct Netflix's ''Dark Wire'', a film based on Joseph Cox's novel of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jason Bateman Has Been Called to Direct 'Dark Wire' |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/jason-bateman-dark-wire-adaptation |access-date=October 17, 2022 |website=Netflix Tudum |language=en}}</ref> In January 2023, Bateman signed on to direct ''The Pinkerton'' for [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] and [[Bad Robot]], and will also serve as executive producer.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/jason-bateman-to-direct-the-pinkerton-for-warner-bros-amp-bad-robot-1235244535/|title=Jason Bateman On The Case To Direct 'The Pinkerton' For Warner Bros & Bad Robot|date=January 30, 2023|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=January 31, 2023}}</ref>

Bateman was an executive producer for [[Outlast (TV series)|''Outlast'']], which premiered in 2023.<ref name=deadline1>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/12/alaskan-survival-series-outlast-netflix-jason-bateman-1235199607/|title=Alaskan Survival Competition Series 'Outlast' Set At Netflix From Jason Bateman's Aggregate Films & Nomad Entertainment|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Peter|last=White|date=December 15, 2022|access-date=March 12, 2023}}</ref>