Steven Soderbergh's film 'Black Bag' centers on George and Catherine, whose marriage faces turmoil when George must investigate Catherine for potentially compromising national security. Screenwriter David Koepp discusses the film's inspiration, rooted in a personal encounter during 'Mission: Impossible' about the difficulties of trust in spy relationships. The film aims to thrill audiences with carefully timed revelations while exploring the emotional weight of secrets. Koepp shares insights about his writing process amidst challenges, including the impact of real-world malware creation by governments.
This is like the longest I've ever had an idea before actually writing. I got the idea in 1996 or '97... it really resonated with me.
With 'Black Bag' he's constructed the perfect spy story, where the true art... is mastering how and when information is doled out to the audience.
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