Script Apart with Al Horner

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Was Almost A Courtroom Comedy

September 19, 2026·56 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The world has forgotten New York's famous web-slinger in the latest blockbuster outing in the MCU. The irony is, in real life, Peter Parker is a character that pop culture could never forget or cast aside. In today's Script Apart, Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna – the screenwriters behind this summer's all-conquering 'Brand New Day' – contemplate why that is and what makes him so enduring. They also share how Daredevil himself, Matt Murdock, almost had a presence in the movie, as Peter's lawyer during a court case after Spidey becomes the victim of IP theft. Yes, you read that right.Script Apart is hosted by LA-based journalist, screenwriter and script consultant Al Horner.For comprehensive feedback on your screenplay, head to scriptapart.com/coverage.Want more Script Apart in your life? Subscribe to our Substack today, featuring exclusive essays and interviews.Support for this episode comes from our friends at Final Draft.Follow Script Apart on Instagram and TikTok.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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