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Take 49 - Writer Steven E. de Souza, Die Hard, Tomb Raider, Commando

Take 49 - Writer Steven E. de Souza, Die Hard, Tomb Raider, Commando

FromScreaming into the Hollywood Abyss


Take 49 - Writer Steven E. de Souza, Die Hard, Tomb Raider, Commando

FromScreaming into the Hollywood Abyss

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

One of his producers died in a car crash, another was murdered - and these aren't even his most dramatic stories!In the penultimate show of the season, we talk to legendary screenwriter Steven E. de Souza. The Die Hard writer, with more than $2bn in box office to his name, takes us on a fabulous romp through Hollywood.We talk about some of his biggest successes, but also how even he struggles to get the movies he wants made. We talk about some epic adversity on some of his big movie sets, but also his frustrations at trying to move projects forward, some of the challenges he has faced with over-eager executives and how some of his projects so nearly went wrong.A fascinating seat round the table hearing from one of Hollywood's giants.
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.