Next Great American Novel/ist
Next Great American Novel/ist
Television (One-hour)
· Drama · 58 pages
Status: Spec
In the desolate plains of modern-day Austin, Texas, a troubled novelist drowning in addiction is haunted by the ghost of his brother. Plagued by insomnia-induced hallucinations that distort his sense of time and reality, he fights to keep the vow of secrecy about his brother’s death and his involvement in it until the novel’s completion.
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Steffanie Bradley
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West Hollywood, CA
Steffanie is a screenwriter specializing in modern western noirs and desert thrillers. She writes emotionally raw stories about characters caught between who they are and who they think they need to be—often set in arid, morally complex landscapes that reflect their inner unraveling. Originally from Arizona, her writing is shaped by a childhood spen...
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This story was written with Glen Powell and Matthew McConaughey in mind as the brothers. It's set in Austin, Texas, and their relationship to it and one another would bring an unparalleled level of authenticity to the characters, similar to Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey in 'True Detective.'