Episode 14: Zodiac with James Vanderbilt
The writer of David Fincher’s tense cult classic thriller unpacks how he fought for years to tell the story of the infamous Zodiac serial killer.
Episode 13: 10 Things I Hate About You with Karen McCullah and Kiwi Smith
A chat about the writing of one of the definitive ‘90s romcoms? You want it, you need it, oh baby, oh baby.
Episode 12: The Nightmare Before Christmas with Caroline Thompson
The screenwriter of 1993’s ghoulish holiday musical takes us inside its troubled but ultimately rewarding creation.
Episode 11: John Wick with Derek Kolstad
How Star Wars, Ronin and Keanu Reeves’ drinks cabinet helped inspire one of the biggest action franchises today.
Episode 10: The Simpsons Movie with Al Jean
The inside story of how The Simpsons writing team crafted one of the most highly anticipated animated movies of all time.
Episode 9: In The Loop with Armando Iannucci
The Thick of It creator reminisces on bringing Malcolm Tucker to the big screen in this Oscar-nominated hit comedy.
Episode 8: BlacKkKlansman with Charlie Wachtel and David Rabinowitz
The writers behind 2018’s Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar winner spill secrets from the thriller’s intriguing first draft.
Episode 7: A Quiet Place with Beck/Woods
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods take us on a journey through their first draft of their terrifying 2018 sensory horror.
Episode 6: Moonlight with Barry Jenkins
Barry Jenkins explains how his incredible Best Picture winner was written in a whiskey-soaked blur in a Belgian bar.
Episode 5: Saint Frances with Kelly O’Sullivan
Bonus episode! The breakout star/writer behind this year’s most affecting indie-drama reveals the film’s abandoned kidnapping subplot.
Episode 4: The Post with Liz Hannah
Liz Hannah on writing one of the tensest, most urgent political thrillers of our time.
Episode 3: Watchmen with David Hayter
The dark, cult-adored superhero movie was almost very different, according to screenwriter David Hayter.
Episode 2: Fighting With My Family with Stephen Merchant
The Office co-creator talks writing rituals, wrestling and The Rock’s love of Grand Designs.
Episode 1: Attack The Block with Joe Cornish
The writer-director spills secrets about his first draft of his cult-acclaimed 2011 sci-fi comedy.