The Comedian (2016) — Screenplay
An aging insult comic fights to stay relevant while navigating family, fame, and a changing comedy world.
- Written by
- Art Linson, Jeffrey Ross, Richard LaGravenese, Lewis Friedman
- Genre
- Comedy
- Length
- 118 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in balancing sharp, character-driven dialogue with a melancholic undercurrent, exploring the toll of a life lived on stage. Its structure elegantly weaves stand-up scenes into the narrative, revealing character through performance. A valuable study in tone and the complications of an established persona.
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