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Jeff Nichols Reveals He Is Writing Arkansas-Set Original Script Alongside Cormac McCarthy Adaptations – Marrakech

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Acclaimed director Jeff Nichols shifts gears, penning an original Arkansas-set script amidst adapting Cormac McCarthy classics for the big screen.
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  • Nichols is returning to his roots, set to write an original screenplay set in his home state of Arkansas, the backdrop for his breakout films 'Shotgun Stories' and 'Mud'.
  • In addition to his new original work, Nichols is also currently adapting several novels by legendary author Cormac McCarthy, known for his gritty, existential tales of the American Southwest.
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Jeff Nichols, Cormac McCarthy, Midnight Special, Shotgun Stories, Mud
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