as in script
the written form of a story prepared for film production
each actor will be given a copy of the screenplay to study
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The screenplay is written by Yoon Soo-jung, who wrote Cheer Up and The Fugitive of Joseon.
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The plot thickens because Runaway Train was based on an original screenplay from Japanese film legend Akira Kurosawa, known for medium-defining works such as Rashomon and Seven Samurai.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
The studio hired Thompson — who won an Oscar for writing the screenplay to 1995's Sense and Sensibility, another Austen classic — to help with Wright's directorial debut from off-camera.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Directed by Domingo González, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sofía Cuenca, Culpa Nuestra is produced by Pokeepsie Films, the Spanish production company behind hits like Veneciafrenia and 30 Monedas.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The plot thickens because Runaway Train was based on an original screenplay from Japanese film legend Akira Kurosawa, known for medium-defining works such as Rashomon and Seven Samurai.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
The studio hired Thompson — who won an Oscar for writing the screenplay to 1995's Sense and Sensibility, another Austen classic — to help with Wright's directorial debut from off-camera.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Directed by Domingo González, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sofía Cuenca, Culpa Nuestra is produced by Pokeepsie Films, the Spanish production company behind hits like Veneciafrenia and 30 Monedas.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Though the script went through various changes beyond what Calle first read, her love for Muriel and Sandra’s relationship is what kept her invested.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Oscar winner Hanks will reprise his role as Captain Krause and has penned the script.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Screenplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screenplay. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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