screenplay
noun
screen·play
ˈskrēn-ˌplā 
: the script and often shooting directions of a story prepared for movie production
Examples of screenplay in a Sentence
an award for best screenplay
each actor will be given a copy of the screenplay to study
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As Deadline just reported exclusively, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has been set to write the screenplay.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 July 2025
Sorkin will direct the sequel in addition to handling screenplay duties.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 31 July 2025
Writer Aline Brosh McKenna, who first adapted author Lauren Weisberger's The Devil Wears Prada novel that was inspired by her time working under Vogue's Anna Wintour, also penned the sequel's screenplay.
—EW.com, 30 July 2025
Before Howard’s death, the father and son wrote a series of screenplays together.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 July 2025
Sorkin will direct the sequel in addition to handling screenplay duties.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 31 July 2025
Writer Aline Brosh McKenna, who first adapted author Lauren Weisberger's The Devil Wears Prada novel that was inspired by her time working under Vogue's Anna Wintour, also penned the sequel's screenplay.
—EW.com, 30 July 2025
Before Howard’s death, the father and son wrote a series of screenplays together.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 28 July 2025
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“Screenplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screenplay. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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screenplay
noun
screen·play
ˈskrēn-ˌplā
: the written form of a story prepared for film production
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