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

In 2016 Erickson’s Severance pilot made an annual list of best unproduced genre screenplays by BloodList—where other successes such as Bird Box (2018) and Don’t Worry Darling (2022) got their start. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026

Quentin Tarantino wrote the screenplay, but opted to give the script to Fincher, who reunites with Pitt after Seven, Fight Club, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

The Canada-Ukraine co-production, also starring Kaelen Ohm and Roxanna Hope Radja, marks the first world premiere at TIFF for Bezmozgis, who directed the films Victoria Day and Natasha and co-wrote the screenplay for Charlotte. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Logan the architect is played by Kansas City native and University of Missouri-Kansas City grad Jonathan Green, who wrote the screenplay with his wife, Darby Barton. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026