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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.
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.
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.