Ep654 - Sam Lansky, Writer ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’

Creative Principles

Sam Lansky is making his feature film screenwriting debut with Sony's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. This highly anticipated new installment of the cultural phenomenon franchise boasts an all-star cast, including Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer-King, and Sarah Pidgeon. Additionally, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. will reprise their iconic roles from the original films. Sam is the author of two critically acclaimed books: THE GILDED RAZOR, a satirical memoir of his misadventures as a New York City teen; and BROKEN PEOPLE, a novel set in the world of Los Angeles neoshamanism. In this interview, we talk about the challenges of breaking into the film industry without connections or financial support, the role of journalism and online platforms (like Twitter) in building a writing career, the approach to updating the I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER franchise for a new generation, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!