Exploring M. Night Shyamalan's early career inspiration with 'Labor of Love', a love story script he wrote at 22 that stood out from his suspense films. The chapter narrates the poignant tale of an older couple's profound journey of love and remembrance, sparking a national sensation. Reflecting on themes of love, marriage, and creative struggles, it delves into the intimate connection between personal life, artistry, and career development.
Before M. Night Shyamalan became a household name for his mind bending thrillers like “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs”, he was just a young screenwriter in love. And during those blissful early years of marriage he wrote a love story. The screenplay for “Labor of Love” sold right away, and over the next 30 years or so there would be numerous attempts to make it into a movie. There was a major studio, there were A-list directors, Shyamalan even found his perfect star. In this episode, M. Night Shyamalan tells Malcolm about the script that haunts him.
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