There’s so much TV writing you can learn from The Bear pilot screenplay.
One of my favorite shows this year is The Bear, the perfect tonal blend of comedy and drama that took the world by storm. It seems like everyone is talking about Carmy, the chef with a checkered past, hellbent on making sandwiches and figuring out how to honor his brother’s legacy.
When it comes to pilot scripts, this show felt like it was shot out of a cannon. And there are so many lessons you can take from the pilot. Let’s read it together and then go over three ideas you should take away to apply to your own writing.
Read and download ‘The Bear’ pilot screenplay here!
3 Lessons From The Bear Pilot Script
1. Make the audience play catch-up
One thing I stress when it comes to writing any opening scene is letting the audience come in late. Force them to pay attention to get what’s going on. Let them put together the relationships and stakes. This will get them invested right away and build a curiosity that makes people eager to read more.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
