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DESCRIPTION: This is it – our interview with David Koepp, the ridiculously talented and successful screenwriter behind the first “Mission: Impossible.” In this in-depth conversation, he talks about what a fan he was of the original series, Luther’s original fate in the script, a military wedding that was part of an early draft, and the construction of the Langley sequence. It is a really hilarious and insightful chat you’re going to love. Released October 9th, 2020.
SHOW NOTES: Check out David’s incredible script archive. You can find info about his other work on his website.
David’s Audible original “Yard Work" is available now, as is his novel “Cold Storage.”
In the interview David mentions that Jules Dassin’s “Topkapi” (1964) and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” music video from 1983 were inspirations for the Langley heist scene. You can watch the scene from “Topkapi” here...
And the floor panels that light up are in this music video...
In the episode we mention Drew’s interview with David that was done for Collider back in June. Here it is, if you’d like to give it a watch...
David also mentions that he was working on a remake of “Shock Corridor” (1963) for Disney before signing up for “Mission: Impossible.” Here’s a trailer for the original Samuel Fuller film...
David references the film “The Guns of Navarone” (1961) a couple of times in the interview. If you’re interested in seeing the movie, which we highly recommend, you can find where to rent or buy it here.