Screenwriting

Even comedy legends face harsh rejection. After the massive success of 'Barry,' Bill Hader poured his creative energy into a new horror screenplay, only to have a top Hollywood executive deliver a brutal verdict that shattered his confidence. What did the producer say that was so bad?

One of Hollywood's biggest stars was set to take on the role of a lifetime, a part he personally developed and called the best he'd seen in two decades. But scheduling conflicts forced him to make a difficult choice, handing the career-defining performance to a close friend who would go on to win an Academy Award for it.