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Screenwriter Sues Alexander Payne Over ‘Holdovers’ Script
Simon Stephenson, a screenwriter, has sued Alexander Payne over allegations that the script for 'The Holdovers' was based on his unproduced screenplay set at a children’s hospital. The case is currently under investigation by the Writers Guild of America.
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A screenwriter sued Alexander Payne on Wednesday, alleging that the script for “The Holdovers” was based on his unproduced screenplay set at a children’s hospital. The screenwriter, Simon Stephenson, took his allegations to the Writers Guild of America in 2024, but was advised that
2026-10-28 23:16 UTC