Synonyms of screenplay

screenplay

noun

ˈskrēn-ˌplā 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• script
• scenario
• text
• story
• shooting script

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of screenplay

Nolan, who also wrote the screenplay, cuts between Ulysses’ trials and Telemachus’ travels through the Ionian isles to find out whether his father is still alive – a matter of some importance both to his incipient manhood and to Penelope back home. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

Stallone was nominated for his leading performance and for writing the movie’s screenplay. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Nathaniel had written six collections of poetry, two screenplays, four literary novels, one essay collection. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Anderson and Owen Wilson cowrote the screenplay, while Cynthia Hargrave and Polly Platt served as producers. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 July 2026