The phrase "original screenwriter" refers to the person who first comes up with the idea and writes the story for a movie or television show. They are the ones who create the initial script and are credited as the primary writer for the project.
Sentences with «original screenwriter»
Blade Runner helped start this conversation, and this new film — written by 1982 original screenwriter Hampton Fancher with Michael Green (Alien: Covenant, Logan)-- pretends as if the conversation doesn't even exist. (flickfilosopher.com)
Since the departure of original screenwriter Michael Arndt, apparently the focus of the next installment has changed, requiring a shift in casting plans as well as in the actual script itself. (themarysue.com)
Original screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are returning to pen the sequel. (variety.com)