Episode 26: The Suicide Squad with James Gunn
The acclaimed writer-director explains how this DC misfit adventure “saved my life” – and why the movie’s real villain isn’t who you think it is.
Episode 25: The Last Of Us Part II with Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross
Our first video game episode! The director and co-writer of one of the greatest video games of all-time tell us about crafting its densely layered story and characters.
Episode 24: Sound Of Metal with Darius Marder
The co-writer/director of one of the year’s most moving character study dramas reveals his screenwriting inspirations in our latest awards season mini-series special.
Episode 23: The Trial Of The Chicago 7 with Aaron Sorkin
Our awards season mini-series continues with an exclusive chat with a giant of modern American storytelling, who tells us about the screenwriting habits he swears by.
Episode 22: Wolfwalkers with Will Collins
Next up in our awards season mini-series – the writer of one of the most enchanting animations in recent memory tells us how his first draft flirted with heartbreaking darkness.
Episode 21: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Our awards season mini-series begins with a glimpse inside Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s beautiful but heartbreaking August Wilson adaptation.
Episode 20: Terminator 2 – Judgement Day with William Wisher
We say hasta la vista to season one of Script Apart with a guided trip through the creation of one of the biggest action blockbusters of all time.
Episode 19: Inside Out with Meg LeFauve
An inside look at the masterful Inside Out, Pixar’s emotional adventure through the mind of an adolescent girl.
Episode 18: Soul with Kemp Powers
The co-writer of Pixar’s emotional new existentialist adventure uncovers early iterations of the film in a special bonus mini episode.
Episode 17: Die Hard with Steven E. de Souza
A very special festive deep-dive into the writing of an all-time classic Christmas movie, full of action, suspense and amazing one-liners.
Episode 16: Carol with Phyllis Nagy
Step inside the screenwriter’s 20-year fight to tell this moving tale of forbidden love, set against a beautifully snowy 1950s backdrop.
Episode 15: Edward Scissorhands with Caroline Thompson
We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Thompson’s Frankensteinian fable about an enigmatic outsider with metallic hands, whose loveable spirit overcomes hate.
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.