Patrick Somerville (Writer for "The Leftovers")
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Release Date: 10/02/2015
Gordon Smith ('Better Call Saul' Co-Executive Producer)
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Alison Tatlock ("Better Call Saul" Writer/Producer)
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Better Call Saul "Wiedersehen" Discussion
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Michelle MacLaren (Better Call Saul "Breathe" Discussion)
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info_outlineOn this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids talks with acclaimed novelist and television writer, Patrick Somerville, of HBO's The Leftovers (co-writer of "Off Ramp" and "A Most Powerful Adversary"), 24: Live Another Day AND FX'S The Bridge.
Patrick discusses his upbringing and how he prepared himself to write professionally. He also details his experiences in the writers' room of each show he's worked on including The Leftovers. Patrick also talks about his short story that impressed The Leftovers' co-creator, Damon Lindelof, and played a part in Patrick's hiring for Season 2.
Please note: There are MILD SPOILERS for The Leftovers S1 in this conversation once you reach the 29:40 mark.
Tune in to The Leftovers on HBO, HBOGo or HBONow as it returns for Season 2 on October 4th. Patrick's episode, "Off Ramp," airs on October 18th; his second episode, "A Most Powerful Adversary," airs on November 15th.
Make sure to follow Patrick Somerville on Twitter - @PatrickerVille - and view his novels/short stories on Amazon.
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