a story he created with William Joyce. In 2013 followed Epic, loosely based on Joyce's book, The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs. In 2007, it was announced that Wedge would direct Hugo, though he was subsequently replaced by Martin Scorsese. In 2009, it was reported that Wedge would direct an animated feature film adaptation of Will Wright's Spore, but since then there has been no further news about the film. Wedge directed the science fiction/action film Monster Trucks (2016). Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger wrote the script for the film, produced by Mary Parent. Wedge reprised the role of Scrat in a series of shorts for Disney+ titled Ice Age: Scrat Tales, in addition to serving as an executive producer. The shorts premiered on the streaming platform on April 13, 2022. Personal life Wedge lives in Katonah, New York with his wife Jeanne Markel. They have a daughter and a son, Sarah and Jack. Filmography Feature Films Short Films Television Episodes and Specials Video Games Special Thanks Critical reception Awards and nominations References External links IGN interview BBC interview Animators from New York (state) American animated film directors American animated film producers Animal impersonators Animation screenwriters Ohio State University alumni Artists from Binghamton, New York State University of New York at Purchase alumni 1957 births Living people Fayetteville-Manlius High School alumni People from Manlius, New York Directors of Best Animated Short Academy Award winners Blue Sky Studios people People from Katonah, New York Film directors from New York (state)