adapted screenplay

An adapted screenplay is a script written for a film or TV show based on an existing source, such as a book, play, article, or another movie. It involves transforming the original material into a screenplay format, focusing on visual storytelling, dialogue, and pacing suitable for the screen. The writer’s goal is to stay true to the original’s essence while making necessary adjustments for the cinematic medium, ensuring that the story is compelling and coherent in its new format. Adapted screenplays are typically recognized in awards and are distinct from original screenplays, which are wholly new stories.