Eric Roth, an Oscar-winning screenwriter known for Forrest Gump, is making his stage debut with a play adaptation of the classic Western High Noon, incorporating songs by Springsteen. The play explores themes of courage and cowardice, reflecting on historical and contemporary issues, and Roth's extensive film background enriches his approach to theatre. He finds the stage experience rewarding and a return to his creative roots, despite a long career in Hollywood.
Martin Scorsese's latest masterpiece, "Killers of the Flower Moon," is based on the non-fiction book by David Grann and features a screenplay written by Eric Roth. Set in the 1920s, the film explores the chilling series of murders of wealthy Osage people in Oklahoma and exposes the racial injustices and corruption of the time. The screenplay weaves a complex tale of greed and prejudice, shedding light on a forgotten chapter in American history and highlighting themes of racial discrimination and the pursuit of wealth at any cost.
Netflix is developing a limited series based on the life of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, with the project being based on the book "JFK: Coming Of Age In The American Century, 1917-1956" by Fredrik Logevall. Eric Roth, the Academy Award-winning writer of "Forrest Gump," is attached to write and executive produce the series, while Chernin Entertainment will also executive produce. The series is envisioned as an American version of "The Crown," focusing on the influential history of the Kennedy family.
