124 | Elvis Screenwriter Jeremy Doner on Writing Biopics (and Avoiding Common Pitfalls)

<p>Jeremy Doner is a co-writer on one of 2022's most exciting movies: EVLIS, directed by Baz Luhrmann. For his work on the script, Jeremy is nominated for an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award. &nbsp;Before Elvis, he was staffed on two critically acclaimed TV crime dramas: DAMAGES<em> </em>and THE KILLING, writing multiple episodes and scoring WGA-award nominations for both shows.</p> <p>On today's show, he discusses how he got involved with Elvis, why he connected with the story, and his "take" - one of the most important components of pitching a biopic.</p> <p>JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/thescreenwritinglife</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thescreenwritinglife/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thescreenwritinglife/support</a>