J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay

"Patrick McKay" redirects here. Not to be confused with Patrick Mackay or Pat McKay.
J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay
Born
  • Payne: 1979 or 1980 (age 44–45)
  • McKay: 1980 or 1981 (age 43–44)

McLean, Virginia
Alma mater
  • Payne: Yale University
  • McKay:
Occupations
  • Writers
  • producers
Years active1997–present (as of 2022)
Known forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
SpousePayne: Rachel Payne
Children
  • Payne: 2
  • McKay: 2

John D. Payne[1] (b. 1979 or 1980)[2] and Patrick McKay (b. 1980 or 1981)[2] are an American screenwriting duo. They are best known for developing the Amazon Prime Video fantasy drama series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, based on the history of Middle-earth by English author J. R. R. Tolkien.

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