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Write On: 'Arthur the King' Writer Michael Brandt

Write On: 'Arthur the King' Writer Michael Brandt

Update: 2024-03-19
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Writer Michael Brandt is no stranger to the big and small screen.
 
Having written such thrilling films like 3:10 to Yuma, Wanted, 2 Fast 2 Furious and Catch That Kid, he is also the co-creator of NBC’s Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Justice
 
His latest film, which he adapted from the book, "Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home," is a story of friendship and survival. The film stars Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu. 
 
Final Draft sat down with Brandt to find out how this story of an adventure racing athlete who goes on a 435-mile journey through the jungle with his newfound friend, Arthur the dog, came to life. “Producer, Tucker Tooley, said, 'Here's this book. ESPN has done the story on this guy, but I'm not sure it's for you,'" said Brandt. "Meaning he didn't think I'd be into it. He gave me the one-line, and I said that sounds amazing.”
 
 We sat down with Brandt to hear about this heart-warming true story and how he brought it to the big screen. Listen to hear the full interview. 
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Write On: 'Arthur the King' Writer Michael Brandt

Write On: 'Arthur the King' Writer Michael Brandt