Adapting From Novel to Television (From Script)
In this week’s roundup brought to us by Script magazine, read exclusive interviews with Hulu’s “The Other Black Girl” co-showrunners Jordan Reddout and Gus Hickey on how the adapted Zakiya Dalila Harris’ book for television, and American Fiction writer-director Cord Jefferson. Plus, learn how Hollywood can continue to support BIPOC voices in the industry, catch up on the latest episode from Reckless Creatives, and so much more!
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Ep 513 – The Dirty South and Classism With Matthew Yerby
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Filmmaker Matthew Yerby about how Yerby uses different colored index cards to outline a script and how he was able to assemble a great cast for The Dirty South, including Dermot Mulroney and Willa Holland.
Ask Phil: Frustrated Client
As a therapist, I work with clients on improving their mental health. As a screenwriter, I work with writers on improving their craft. This column will be a place where I can do both. This week, I answer a question from a writer who has become frustrated by their agent and offer suggestions on how writers can represent themselves and what makes for a great agent.
Reckless Creatives Podcast – Season 3 | Episode 6 – What About Bob … Saenz, That Is
Sadie and Jeanne talked with Bob about adapting his very first script (written decades ago) into a YA novel.
A Walk on the “Black” Side: Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction
American Fiction
The TIFF People’s Choice Winner is a wink and a nod to the necessity of Black unity, despite ideological differences, as well as a reflection on the human ties that bind us all.
The Fight for BIPOC Writers Did Not End with the Summer of Strikes: What’s Next to Diversify Hollywood
As we continue to celebrate the wins from this historic deal, we must also take the industry’s existing DEIA wins and build on them.
Script Review – The Killer (Netflix)
Netflix
This is the very definition of a “director’s” movie – a piece of art brought to life by a gifted filmmaker and a talented actor, working with a script that doesn’t really follow any of the basic rules of screenwriting, and as a result, holds the audience at arm’s length.
Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire Review
The folklore of the story builds steadily. It’s easy to follow and is embraced by strong character development.
Adapting “The Other Black Girl” from Novel to Television with Co-Showrunners Jordan Reddout and Gus Hickey
Jordan Reddout, Gus Hickey; “The Other Black Girl”; Hulu
Co-showrunners Jordan Reddout and Gus Hickey, recently spoke with Script about adapting author Zakiya Dalila Harris’ book (of the same name), developing character arcs in the first season, what questions they asked themselves that guided them to their theme, being co-showrunners, and so much more!