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Vatican Intrigue With 'The Two Popes'
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Episode 20420
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Vatican Intrigue With 'The Two Popes'

Jonathan Pryce talks about playing the reluctant Pope Francis and screenwriter Anthony McCarten talks about mixing fact and fiction; top screenplays in The Black List.
Anthony Hopkins, left, plays Pope Benedict and Jonathan Pryce is Pope Francis in "The Two Popes."
Anthony Hopkins, left, plays Pope Benedict and Jonathan Pryce is Pope Francis in "The Two Popes."
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On today's show:

His Holinesses

(Starts at 7:45)

Imagine "My Dinner With Andre," but with Pope Benedict and Pope Francis chatting over a meal at The Vatican. That’s essentially the new film, "The Two Popes." John Horn talks with Jonathan Pryce, wh0 plays Francis, and with screenwriter Anthony McCarten.  

Coming To A Screen Near You?

(Starts at :45)

The Black List is an annual compilation of the best un-produced scripts floating around Hollywood. John talks with Franklin Leonard, who oversees the list.