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It’s much more difficult to sell spec scripts now, says ‘American Beauty’ and ‘Six Feet Under’ writer Alan Ball

By 2025-11-05T12:24:00

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Source: Manon Voland/ GIFF

”I’m not sure any of the people who are greenlighting projects, film or TV, are willing to stick their neck out on something brand new/”

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