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From Comic-Book Adaptations to Action-Driven Content ft. Sue Chung (Agent Carter/The Brave) (PT152)

Alex and Nick invite Sue Chung, writer on Agent Carter, The Brave, and The Red Line, to discuss her experiences working on TV dramas, including comic-book adaptations, limited series, and action-driven content.

What are ways of handling that first week in the writers’ room? What was the writing process for Agent Carter and The Brave? How did The Red Line approach representation and social issues? What are differences writing on a limited series over an ongoing show? How was the experience of pitching and selling a pilot?

The Paper Team parachutes…

Content

Writing comic-book adaptations, action-driven content, and limited series, with Sue Chung (01:30)
Final Advice, Resources, and Next Week On (43:38)

Links

Sue Chung on Twitter
The Red Line on CBS
Agent Carter
Gotham

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Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

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