Inside “Supermax”: The Spec Script That Could Change the Crime Thriller Genre Forever
Ever wonder what it takes to pen an action thriller gripping enough to snag a six- to seven-figure deal in today’s cutthroat screenplay market? Well, Miramax just answered that with their acquisition of “Supermax,” a spec script by David Weil and David Rosen that dives deep into the tension-packed corridors of the world’s most secure prison. Two FBI agents, a murder mystery, and a labyrinth of twists — sounds like the kind of rollercoaster ride that keeps you on the edge, right? As someone who’s seen the ups and downs of the script selling game and navigated the wild tides of SEO for years, I find these spec script successes fascinating — especially since “Supermax” marks only the 4th such deal in 2025, after a slightly busier 2024. What intrigues me most: can this intense thriller crack the code of critical and commercial success in a market where every story must fight tooth and nail to get noticed? Strap in, this one’s worth watching. LEARN MORE
Miramax acquires action thriller spec script “Supermax” written by David Weil and David Rosen. Via Deadline:
Supermax is a propulsive and twist-laden action thriller that follows two FBI agents investigating a murder that’s taken place in the world’s most secure prison.
It’s a reported six-against seven figures deal.
Rosen and Weil are repped by CAA. Rosen managed by Anonymous Content.
By my count, this is the 4th spec script deal in 2025.
There were 9 spec script deals year-to-date in 2024.
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