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How ‘Challengers’ Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes Aces Character, Tension, and Stakes

Justin Kuritzkes is the screenwriter for the film, Challengers, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor. The story revolves around tennis pros who are caught in a love triangle. It’s not just about the game of tennis, but about the game of love and power. Listen to hear about Kuritzkes developed the story, charcters and script. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with writer Justin Kuritzkes to discuss: How screenplays differ from other written mediumsBuilding up a story that would realistically exist in the real worldThe inspiration behind the story How writing the movie made tennis less enjoyable for him to watchDeciding on the setting of the storySurprising moments during the writing processWriting in cars, hotel rooms, and airplanes when you are pressed for timeThe questions he asked himself before writing the story Collaborating with actors and getting their feedbackFeeling like you are watching the movie as you write the scriptSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins....

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 29 April

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