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How Ivan Raimi Got to Write Spiderman 3
The events that I believe must have taken place.
Production room, late night
Sam Raimi hangs up the phone with a bang. His brother, Ivan looks up from his leftover Panda Express in surprise.
Sam: Stan Lee says he’s out on this one. Says two Spiderman movies are enough and that I shouldn’t ruin his comic with a third.
Ivan swallows a bite of lo mein and orange chicken. He still has a little noodle on his chin.
Ivan: Well… Sammy. You know I’ve always wanted to be a screenwriter. Maybe… I don’t know, maybe I could write it for you.
Sam (immediately): No. You’re an idiot, why would I let you write my box office hit? Matt Damon already made that mistake by letting Ben Affleck help him with Good Will Hunting.
There is a beat as Sam flips through his index file, looking for other writers. He looks up after a second, something has just occurred to him.
Sam (cont.): And since when have you wanted to be a screenwriter? What ever happened to that Youth Jigsaw Puzzle Creator thing?
Ivan: Sammy. You’re letting me write this.
Sam: No.
Ivan: You have to. I saved your life at the water park last summer. You owe me.
Sam (V.O): Shit.
He finally looks at his brother.
Sam: Yeah, ok. Fine. But now we’re even.
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Well it could have happen like that LOL Anyway Sam’s debt is paid in full. Another great article. WTG Keep up the great work.
Best wishes,
Marie
Is that really happened?, it is funny, I think it is a product of your great immagination, very well done, my claps for your story, did I say to you that I love your style?, well I do…