Ep217 - Matt Lieberman, Screenwriter ‘Free Guy,’ ‘Scoob!’ & ‘The Christmas Chronicles’

Between 2018 and 2021, Matt Liberman will have 9 features in the works. We spoke with Matt about the “creepy” and “kooky” 'Addams Family' not long ago for Creative Screenwriting Magazine, but now we’re catching up some of his other films like 'The Christmas Chronicles' (and it’s sequel), 'Scoob!,' and the new Ryan Reynolds comedy, 'Free Guy.' In this interview, Liberman discusses how he’s so prolific, including why he’s a high-concept writer, the ironic hook of every idea, writing a script in 7 days, how to write wish fulfillment, separating writing from editing and “idea mode,” and why there is no blank page. If you enjoyed this interview, look for the print version on Creative Screenwriting’s website, and join millions of viewers for the new YouTube video essay series, Creative Principles, which dissects new films, series, and more: bit.ly/2FARJz5