While most writers find success in either TV or movies, comedy or drama, original or adapted screenplays, Ed Solomon has managed to do it all. He got his start in television sitcoms and went on to write quirky sci-fi comedies "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" and "Men in Black", the crime drama "Levity", which he also directed, and the adaptation of the mystery adventure novel "Tokyo Suckerpunch". In this interview, get the scoop on Solomon's "bass-ackwards" entry into the world of screenwriting and how being just a funny guy translated into being a funny professional.
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Cast:
Jay Fernandez
Ed Solomon
Crew:
Mark Palansky as Director
Jay Fernandez as Producer
Aleks Horvat as Producer
Dave Moldavon as Producer
Larry Shuman as Producer
Nick Wood as Crew
Leslie Wade as Crew
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