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Director Rupert Wainwright has directed or written for Disney, MGM, Sony Pictures, HBO, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Fox Sports and History. Two of his films opened #1 at the US box office, with a combined worldwide adjusted box office of over $350 million. He’s directed Oscar and BAFTA winners such as Anthony Hopkins, Jennifer Lopez, Patricia Arquette, Jonathan Pryce, Gabriel Byrne and many more, including President Clinton. 

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SEBASTIAN

Script, faith based Roman era thriller, Gladiator x Passion of The Christ

Sebastian is a thrilling faith-based script that explores the terrors of Christians in the Roman Empire. Sebastian, a Roman Centurion and secret Christian, navigates the political and religious tensions of the time, sacrificing himself to save the Christian community. The story is richly detailed, with complex characters, high-stakes conflicts.

 

The screenplay’s unique blend of cinematic action, faith based historical authenticity and emotional depth make it a great bet. Audiences of all types will thrill to the action and intrigue, while faith based audiences will flock to see the story of how Christians faced extinction, but turned the tide to became the official religion of the Roman empire. Part One of the Trilogy, Crown of Thorns, Crown of Gold, How the Roman Empire turned to Christ.

THE Second husbandS club

Script, R rated RomCom, Pretty Woman x Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

The Second Husband Club is a delightfully wicked comedy that blends elements of fantasy, farce, and social commentary. Tim, a recently divorced rich lawyer, hires a dodgy Better Call Saul type fixer to get out of paying ruinous alimony to his ex-wife, Tracey. They hire an actor to pose as a fabulously wealthy Italian count to marry Tracey in 30 days or less. But everything goes haywire as genuine emotions complicate the scam, which boasts extravagant set pieces and classic French farce bedroom scenes. Will true love win out at the end?

 

The screenplay boasts witty dialogue, strong character development, and a outrageous scenes that drive the story at madcap speed. The unique premise alone makes this an very commercial project. There is a built in sequel, The Second Wives Club and a TV spin off.

AIRBORNE

Script, contained airplane thriller Contagion x NonStop

Airborne is a high-concept thriller with a strong emotional core, blending disaster, medical emergency, and personal redemption.

 

A new Ebola-like ‘Disease X’ virus breaks out on a flight to LA, an an Army medic haunted by a failed rescue and his estranged scientist ex-wife must improvise a perilous plan to save hundreds while the world outside locks down and military orders demand their destruction. No one will let them land the plane. Anywhere.

 

The script has excellent character arcs (particularly Mac’s journey from guilt-ridden medic to reluctant hero), a unique blend of genres, a horrific concept and a thrilling unexpected ending, making this a highly commercial film with a very contained production price tag.

SEND ME

Script, based on IP. true life war thriller, Argo x 13 Hours

In 10 days, 12 Special Forces vets and one woman rescue 12,000 souls, the largest civilian evacuation in US history.

 

Send Me is a gripping, high-stakes military thriller based on true events, a NYT best seller and a documentary, showcasing the heroic efforts of a group of US Special Forces
vets during the chaotic withdrawal from Kabul.

 

The script is intense, emotionally charged, and well-paced, with strong character arcs and thematic depth. The screenplay excels in action and emotional resonance, a compelling and timely story that honors the bravery of its real-life subjects, who show the bravery and grit of American citizens.

EDDIE POE

TV thriller police procedual, script & bible

Eddie Poe is a compelling blend of supernatural mystery and detective procedural, set in a vividly realized modern London with gothic undertones. It introduces a unique protagonist with psychic abilities tied to Edgar Allan Poe‘s literary legacy, offering a fresh take on the genre. The narrative is engaging, with strong character arcs and a well-paced plot that balances mystery and character development.

 

The protagonist’s psychic visions and the incorporation of mysterious elements create a fresh and compelling narrative that appeals to fans of both detective and horror genres, and the screenplay’s unique take on Edgar Allan Poe’s literary legacy with a modern twist will find a loyal audience.

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