who wrote the screenplay for the greatest showman
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title: The Greatest Showman text: The Greatest Showman The Greatest Showman is a 2017 American musical film directed by Michael Gracey in his directorial debut, written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon and starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya. The film is inspired by the story of P. T. Barnum's creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the lives of its star attractions. Principal photography began in New York City in November 2016. The film premiered on December 8, 2017, aboard the RMS "Queen Mary 2". It was released in the United States on December 20, 2017, by 20th title: The Greatest Showman text: its own aesthetic hypocrisy. You've rarely seen a more straight-laced musical about the joys of letting your freak flag fly." The Greatest Showman The Greatest Showman is a 2017 American musical film directed by Michael Gracey in his directorial debut, written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon and starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya. The film is inspired by the story of P. T. Barnum's creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the lives of its star attractions. Principal photography began in New York City in November 2016. The film premiered on December 8, title: Bill Condon text: meltdown" of contrasting support and condemnation. He co-authored the screenplay for "The Greatest Showman", a biography of P.T. Barnum, starring Hugh Jackman and released in December 2017. He rewrote the draft of co-author Jenny Bicks. Condon is set to direct a remake of "Bride of Frankenstein" for Universal Pictures starring Javier Bardem as Frankenstein's Monster, scheduled for release February 14, 2019. In October 2017, Condon decided to postpone pre-production on the film. "Deadline Hollywood" reported that Condon and David Koepp wanted to rework the script. Condon is a member of the Independent Feature Projects (IFP) in Los Angeles, a non-profit title: The Greatest Showman text: which Barnum happily accepts. As rebuilding the circus in its original location would be too expensive, Barnum transforms it into an open-air tent circus by the docks. The revamped circus is a huge success, and Barnum gives full control of the show to Carlyle so he can focus on his family ("The Greatest Show" reprise). The project was first announced in 2009, with Jackman already set for the title role. In August 2011, Michael Gracey was chosen to direct. In 2013, Fox hired lyricists Pasek and Paul to write the songs. On June 15, 2016, Zac Efron began negotiations to title: The Greatest Showman text: star in the film, and in July 2016, Michelle Williams was cast. The film was choreographed by Ashley Wallen. Rehearsals on the film began in October 2016 in New York City, and principal photography began on November 22, 2016. In December 2017, it was reported that James Mangold, who had worked with Jackman on several projects (including 2017's "Logan"), had been brought in to serve as an executive producer during the film's post-production. In an interview, director Michael Gracey noted, "There were eight producers on this film, and it was amazing having one of them be a filmmaker." Benj Pasek