Susan McMartin (screenwriter)

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Susan McMartin is an American screenwriter and producer for film and television. [1] [2] [3] [4] She wrote the screenplay of the 2016 film Mr. Church , which is autobiographical. [5] [6] [7] She also co-wrote the screenplay of the 2019 film After . [8] Her television work includes Two and a Half Men and Mom . [9] [10] [11] She also wrote the book Understanding the Fall. [12]

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Mr. Church was written from her life experiences. [13] Samuel L. Jackson was originally cast to play the family friend and cook who helped raise her. [14] McMartin worked as a writer and producer on the CBS television series Mom and as a writer for Two and a Half Men . [15]

A single mom, she recounted her financial struggles as an aspiring screenwriter in Hollywood. [16]

KCET interviewed her. [17]

In 2024 she was working with Chuck Lorre on a program for Netflix. [18]

Filmography as screenwriter

References

  1. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 2, 2016). "Patti Davis Novel 'The Earth Breaks In Colors' To Be Adapted As Movie By 'Mr. Church' Writer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  2. ↑ Szymanski, Mike (July 25, 2013). "Susan McMartin Talks about 'Two and a Half Men,' Family and Patch in Interview". Patch Media. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ Brunner, Jeryl (October 3, 2016). "Susan McMartin Reveals Her Journey to Bring Mr. Church to Life". Parade. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ Hirschman Weiss, Shira (August 22, 2016). "From Struggling Single Mom to Eddie Murphy Screenplay Writer: The Story of Susan McMartin and Mr. Church". HuffPost. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  5. ↑ Murthi, Vikram (October 21, 2016). "'Mr. Church' Exclusive Clip: Eddie Murphy and Britt Robertson Discuss Bringing Susan McMartin's Script To Life". IndieWire. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  6. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (September 23, 2016). "'Mr. Church' Screenwriter on Eddie Murphy Movie's Long Journey to Big Screen, "Magical Negro" Criticism". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  7. ↑ Ohanesian, Liz (September 16, 2016). "'Mr. Church' Writer Susan McMartin on Eddie Murphy, and the Real Man Who Inspired the Film". KOCE-TV. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  8. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (June 4, 2015). "'Mom' Writer Susan McMartin to Adapt One Direction-Inspired Fan-Fiction 'After' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  9. ↑ Brunner, Jeryl (September 22, 2016). "The Man Who Inspired The Film 'Mr. Church' Starring Eddie Murphy". Forbes. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  10. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 24, 2021). "Jaime Pressly To Headline & EP 'The Porch' Comedy In Works At CBS From 'Mom's Susan McMartin & Kapital". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  11. ↑ Grobar, Matt (December 7, 2021). "'Upper Cut': Atmosphere Entertainment To Develop Film Based On Memoir By Hollywood Hairdresser Carrie White; Susan McMartin Adapting Script For Julia Fox Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  12. ↑ Szymanski, Mike (August 26, 2012). "Susan McMartin Appears Tonight on Dr. Drew's Show, Call in to Chat". Patch Media. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  13. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (2016-09-23). "'Mr. Church' Screenwriter on Eddie Murphy Movie's Long Journey to Big Screen, "Magical Negro" Criticism". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  14. ↑ Brunner, Jeryl (2016-10-03). "Susan McMartin Reveals Her Journey to Bring Mr. Church to Life". Parade . Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  15. ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_57bb1fc0e4b07d22cc390ed1/ [ dead link ]
  16. ↑ Hirschman, Shira (2016-08-22). "From Struggling Single Mom to Eddie Murphy Screenplay Writer: The Story of Susan McMartin and Mr. Church". HuffPost . Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  17. ↑ "'Mr. Church' Writer Susan McMartin on Eddie Murphy, and the Real Man Who Inspired the Film". PBS SoCal. 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  18. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (2024-05-09). "Kristen Johnston Boards Netflix's Chuck Lorre & Leanne Morgan Comedy Series". Deadline . Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  19. ↑ Harvey, Dennis (June 22, 1993). "Son-in-Law". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2025.


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