Spec Script Deals Analysis 2020: Top Sales

Continuing our week long analysis of spec script deals from 2020, today we look at the biggest payoffs (at least as reported by various news outlets).

Murder In The White House — Paramount Pictures
Jonathan Stokes — Preemptive deal. Mid-six against seven-figures.

Here Comes the Flood — Netflix
Simon Kinberg — Auction netted a reported seven-figure deal.

Bring Me Back —Legendary PicturesCrosby Selander — Auction / seven-figure deal.

Ruby — Amazon Studios
Kat Wood — Reported six-figure deal

16 States — Lionsgate
John Requa and Glenn Ficarra — Deal was part of an auction

Untitled Beck & Woods — Sony Pictures Entertainment
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods — Deal was made in a “competitive situation.”

2084 — Paramount Pictures
Mattson Tomlin — Deal was made in a “competitive situation.”

The Blue Afternoon That Lasted Forever — Paramount Pictures
Daniel H. Wilson — Several bidders were chasing the spec, including Amblin, J.J. Abrams, Sony and MGM, before Paramount eventually landed it.

Sabine — Screen Gems
Gregg Hurwitz, Philip Eisner — Preemptive acquisition

Mother Land —Lionsgate
Kevin Coughlin, Ryan Grassby — Competitive situation

Tomorrow: First-timers.

Part 1: Spec Script Deal List
Part 2: Genres
Part 3: Buyers
Part 4: Agents & Managers