Jake Schur
Biography
Jake Schur is an American film and television producer, writer, and entrepreneur known for his work on The Kid (2019) and the acclaimed television series Mayor of Kingstown (2021). With a passion for grounded, character-driven storytelling, Schur has built a reputation for developing powerful narratives that blend emotional depth with gritty realism.
Born and raised in the United States, Schur began his career in media and production before transitioning into film. He made his mark as the producer and co-writer of The Kid, a reimagining of the legendary story of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. Directed by Vincent D’Onofrio and starring Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, and Chris Pratt, the film was praised for its fresh take on the classic Western and its focus on morality, family, and survival.
In television, Schur is best known as an executive producer of Mayor of Kingstown (2021– ), a crime drama created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. The series, starring Jeremy Renner, explores themes of power, corruption, and justice in a small industrial town dominated by the prison system. The show has received critical acclaim for its gripping storytelling and complex characters.
