Script doctor

A script doctor is a skilled screenwriter called in to rescue a failing movie project by rewriting parts of the screenplay to improve the dialog, pacing, etc. Script doctors are usually uncredited (though highly paid), so it is usually difficult to tell who has been involved. William Goldman is generally acknowledged to have worked as a script doctor. Actress Carrie Fisher, best known as 'Princess Leia' in the 'Star Wars' films, has also worked as a script doctor. Joss Whedon is another writer known to have done work as a script doctor.

Related Topics:
Screenwriter - Movie - Screenplay - William Goldman

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Related: Ghostwriter

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