How Do You Write A Comedy Screenplay?
Comedy movies are one of the oldest film genres, whose roots go back to the dawn of movies. Early comedy movies featured the slapstick humor of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, the Marx Brothers and the Three Stooges. Those films and the stars who played in them are iconic. Comedy films are so popular because they have the ability to make us laugh, even during the worst of times, and the likelihood that they’ll ever go away is slim. Think about the type of comedy you’d like to write. A comedy screenplay can be written around just about any core story idea and combines well with other genres. As long as the focus of the screenplay is on humor, a comedy script can include elements of romance, action and even horror. Consider specific actors as you write your comedy screenplay. Stand-up comedians often star in comedy movies. Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence and Roseanne are just a few comedians who have become successful in films. Writing with specific comedians in mind can help you focus your s
