Behind the Screenplay

Lights, camera, action! We're pulling back the curtain on Hollywood's most captivating stories. Our mission? To uncover the real-life events that inspired your favorite films. From covert CIA operations to viral Twitter threads, we dive deep into the truth behind the scripts, separating fact from cinematic fiction.

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Bodyguard: When Fiction Mirrors Reality in UK Politics

Explore the real-world politics and security issues mirrored in BBC's 'Bodyguard'. Discover how Jed Mercurio's gripping series blurs fact and fiction, offering insight into UK government protection and political intrigue.

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Appropriate Adult

Explore the true story behind ITV's 'Appropriate Adult'. Discover how Janet Leach, Fred West's confidante, uncovered disturbing truths about one of Britain's most notorious serial killers during police interviews.

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9/11's Aftermath: The Real Value of Life in 'Worth'

Uncover the real story of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund that inspired Netflix's 'Worth'. Learn how attorney Kenneth Feinberg tackled the complex task of valuing lives lost in the 9/11 tragedy.

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Blacklist to Big Screen: The True Story of 'Trumbo'

Explore the real story of Dalton Trumbo, Hollywood's blacklisted screenwriter who inspired the film 'Trumbo'. Discover his journey from political persecution to artistic triumph during Hollywood's McCarthy era.

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Chicago's Crime Busters: The Real 'Untouchables'

Discover the true story of Eliot Ness and 'The Untouchables', the legendary team that fought Al Capone's empire in 1930s Chicago. Learn how these real-life heroes inspired the film and shaped American law enforcement history.

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Pulitzer's Protégé: The Real Story Behind 'The Tender Bar'

Discover the real-life story of J.R. Moehringer, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, that inspired 'The Tender Bar'. Learn how his unconventional upbringing and surrogate father figures shaped his journey from Long Island to literary success.

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Royal Duty: The True Elizabeth II in 'The Queen'

Explore the true story of Queen Elizabeth II's reign that inspired 'The Queen' film. Discover how this cinematic portrait compares to the real monarch's life of duty and service during a crucial period in British history.

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Old Man, New Tricks: The Real Smuggler in 'The Mule'

Discover the real story of Leo Sharp, the 90-year-old drug courier who inspired Clint Eastwood's 'The Mule'. Learn how this WWII veteran and horticulturist became an unlikely cartel smuggler in his later years.

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Dragon Throne: The True Tale of 'The Last Emperor'

Discover the true story of Puyi, China's last emperor, that inspired Bertolucci's 'The Last Emperor'. Explore his turbulent reign, from the Dragon Throne to life after the fall of imperial China.

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Cheney's Ascent: The Real Power Behind 'Vice'

Explore the real Dick Cheney story that inspired the film 'Vice'. Discover how this influential VP reshaped American politics, from Yale dropout to one of the most powerful figures in U.S. history.

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