'Spiderhead': Screenwriters Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick Talk Their Dystopian Netflix Film & 'Deadpool 3'

In this episode of Bingeworthy, our podcast dedicated to all things TV and streaming, we talk to screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Known for being the writers behind the "Zombieland" and "Deadpool" franchise, Reese and Wernick's latest movie is "Spiderhead," an adaptation of a George Saunders dystopian sci-fi short story directed by Joseph Kosinski for Netflix. 

The is dystopian sci-fi, so yes, dark, with moral and ethical considerations about technology, humanity and the exploitation of both. The film centers on a near-future where convicts are offered the chance to volunteer as medical subjects to shorten their sentences. One such subject for a new drug capable of generating feelings of love begins questioning the reality of his emotions. But, starring Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller, the film also has a wickedly twisted sense of humor; the perfect assignment for writers known for their satirical black humor. 

We dove into all things "Spiderhead," the making of the movie, but also "Deadpool 3," a film they are writing now, and vow will remain R-Rated, won't change, and won't be Disney-fied in the Marvel era is now lives under. "Spiderhead" comes out June 17 on Netflix. Take a listen to the full conversation here. 

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