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“Every once in awhile, Allison Abbate would drop a note and say, "It's going really well!," and I was like, "Great!" So, I had not seen it in about two years. They went off and started shooting, and I saw it all put together with almost the final sound mix and it was remarkable. I was so, so happy and relieved, not in the sense that I thought something had gone wrong, but you just don't know what something is going to be like until you see it put together. Everyone stepped up and brought their A+ game.”

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John August, born on August 4, 1970, is a renowned American screenwriter. His works span across various mediums including film, television, and theater, known for his unique creativity and masterful storytelling skills. more

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