Paul Thomas Anderson Rumored to Have Rewritten ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Script

A major revelation has emerged regarding the script of the highly anticipated film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon‘. According to The Guardian’s Charles Bramesco, the screenplay was not actually written by Eric Roth, as previously thought, but by acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.

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The news came as a surprise to many, especially considering that Roth was snubbed of an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay this morning. Fans and industry insiders alike were expecting him to be a frontrunner for the category. In response to a user’s comment on the matter, Bramesco revealed, ‘The writer [Roth] hasn’t been on the circuit, because I heard pretty much the entire thing was rewritten by… PTA.’

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It’s no secret that ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ underwent major script changes during its development. Initially, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio planned to depict the story from the point of view of the FBI. However, they later decided to shift the focus to the narrative of the Osage nation. It was widely assumed that Roth had written both versions of the script, but Bramesco’s revelation suggests otherwise, claiming that PTA came in and rewrote the entire screenplay from scratch.

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While it’s not uncommon for screenwriters to go uncredited or for others to make significant contributions to a script, Roth had been actively campaigning for an Oscar nomination and has received recognition from other awards bodies. The involvement of PTA raises questions about the level of professionalism in the industry and the extent of the changes made to the script.

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The revelation has sparked a buzz among film enthusiasts, who are eager to see how Anderson’s writing style may have influenced the final product. As fans eagerly await the release of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, the speculation surrounding the screenplay is likely to continue.