Despite low expectations surrounding its development, Drew Hancock's screenplay for Companion surprised many by swiftly progressing to production and achieving remarkable box office success. Written during a time of professional frustration, Hancock originally intended the screenplay as a portfolio piece rather than a directorial debut. However, the film, co-produced by recognized industry figures, garnered a stellar 94% fresh rating on the Tomatometer and successfully recouped its budget in its opening weekend, indicating a promising future for Hancock's emerging career in filmmaking.
Expectations for the script were low, but Drew Hancock's genre-mishmash screenplay defied odds to become a successful film, achieving a 94% rating.
Hancock delivered the screenplay unsolicited, hoping it would serve as a calling card for future projects, expressing frustration at his career.
Companion became Hancock’s feature-length directorial debut and quickly recouped its production budget within the first weekend of release.
With distribution from Warner Bros., Companion's impressive domestic and overseas earnings highlight its unexpected success in the competitive film industry.
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