Read Scott Frank’s demo script for the Netflix series – Deadline

After a mysterious opening scene that traces the fallout from a corrupt Paris night and an almost neglected chess match, the first episode of Queen’s gambit Brilliantly explores the miserable early life of orphaned Elizabeth Harmon and her rise to international fame.

There are a lot of those green beans in Scott Frank– Published and directed ‘Slots’, the latest installment of Deadline’s It Starts On the Page. The ongoing series highlights the scripts that are the creative backbone of this year’s TV Awards season. All scripts are submitted for consideration by the Emmy this year and selected using criteria including critical acclaim, a range of networks and platforms, and a mix of well-established and lesser-known shows.

Responsible for bringing chess to the general public in a way unknown since the glory days of Bobby Fisher, the set of the 1960sستين Queen’s gambit It was a worldwide sensation for the streaming device within hours of its launch in October 2020 during some of the darkest days of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the top 10 Deadline shows of 2020, the limited series starring Anya Taylor Joy Follows young abandoned Beth to a Kentucky facility in the late 1950s, when she discovers an amazing talent for chess while battling addictions and struggles that come with the true gift of genius.

Based on Walter Teves’ 1983 novel, Queen’s gambit The seven-episode series was created by Logan Screenwriters Frank and Alan Scott.

Amid the seeds set by the “openings,” the awakening of young Beth (portrayed by Isla Johnston) is taunted by orphanage keeper Mr. Schieble (Bill Camp) effectively opening new doors for the character. As they say, see the whole board.

The miraculous tale won two Golden Globe Awards online to become NetflixThe most-watched limited series in the days since debuted with over 62 million households on at least part of the show.

Co-starring Marielle Heller as Beth’s adoptive mother Alma Wheatley and Moses Ingram as Beth’s best friend, among others, the brilliantly stylist Queen’s gambit It has also won a SAG Award and more so far.

Protect your queen, read the text for “The Slots” here: