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Unlikely Pen Pals: Stephen King and Edgar Wright's Decades-Long Friendship Revealed
18 Nov
Summary
- Edgar Wright and Stephen King have been pen pals for over 2 decades
- Their friendship began with King's complimentary blurb for Wright's Shaun of the Dead
- The two creatives regularly discuss their projects and personal lives
As the latest Stephen King screen adaptation, The Running Man, hits theaters this weekend, an unexpected revelation has emerged about the film's director, Edgar Wright, and the renowned author. Contrary to the typical director-author dynamic, Wright and King have maintained a close, personal friendship for over two decades.
The backstory of this surprising Hollywood connection dates back to the early 2000s, when Wright's breakout film Shaun of the Dead caught King's attention. The author provided a glowing blurb for the movie, marking the start of an ongoing correspondence between the two creatives. Over the years, they have continued to exchange letters, discussing their respective projects and personal lives.
