as in script
the written form of a story prepared for film production
each actor will be given a copy of the screenplay to study
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Franklyn-Miller is certainly pretty, serving as a fine face for this story, but the screenplay (by Erwin, Diederik Hoogstraten and Tom Provost) flattens his character into a basic cookie-cutter hero.
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Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Law enforcement sources said police were considering the possibility that the writings were part of a novel or screenplay, according to the newspaper.
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Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The screenplay for Project Hail Mary was adapted from Weir’s novel by Drew Goddard.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is penning the screenplay.
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Zack Sharf For Variety,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Law enforcement sources said police were considering the possibility that the writings were part of a novel or screenplay, according to the newspaper.
—
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The screenplay for Project Hail Mary was adapted from Weir’s novel by Drew Goddard.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is penning the screenplay.
—
Zack Sharf For Variety,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screenplay
script
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The script by Kevin Wade throws up hurdles of sexism and class snobbery, never sugarcoating how Tess’s male co-workers treat her like a blow-up doll.
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Eisenkot, in his view, is not following that script.
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“Screenplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screenplay. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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