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.