I was wondering if anyone here is interested or has written any biopics. Besides the research that is needed, really with any script, does anyone have tips on how the initial beginning process of it is, or how different it is compared to more fiction-esque writing?
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Hi Jose, I wrote two biopics which required extensive researching before I sat down to write the outline. What I did first with "7th Son", based on the real-life story of President FDR's butler turned...
Expand commentHi Jose, I wrote two biopics which required extensive researching before I sat down to write the outline. What I did first with "7th Son", based on the real-life story of President FDR's butler turned WWII hero then successful lawyer, was I read everything I could get my hands on on the man's life. Luckily for me, he lived about 5 hrs north of me so I drove up a couple of times to interview him. His family was extremely helpful in providing documents, photos, etc. Believe it or no, it is during this extensive research phase that a basic outline will begin to gel in your brain. I took key moments of his life, things that were well documented then I threw in a bit of fictional stuff because, honestly, unless you were actually there with the man 24/7 as he did all of these things you've got to fictionalize some things. The script is currently being looked at by some producers. It had been optioned a couple of years ago but the option has since expired. Anyway, good luck with your project/s! Albert