“Get Out” named the greatest screenplay of 21st century

Jordan Peele’s directorial debut film “Get Out” was named as the greatest screenplay of the 21st century. On 6 December, the Writer Guild of America West (WGA) revealed its list of 101 Greatest Screenplays of the 21st Century (so far), in which “Get Out” earned the first spot.

“As the number one vote-getter, ‘Get Out’ is this list’s version of ‘Casablanca’. Imagine Jordan Peele pitching his concept to Jack Warner, and it immediately becomes apparent why comparing screenplays across Hollywood epochs is a non-starter,” said the screenwriter-led union in a statement.

“Get Out” is an American horror film that is also called a social thriller. It was released on 24 February 2017 starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, LaKeith Stanfield and Catherine Keener.

The film is about how African-American man Chris Washington (Kaluuya) uncovers shocking secrets when he meets the family of his Caucasian girlfriend, Rose Armitage (Williams).

The film was a massive commercial success. It grossed $255 million worldwide on a $4.5 million budget with a net profit of $124.8 million, making it one of the most profitable films of 2017.

“Get Out” also earned five nominations at the 23rd Critics’ Choice Awards, two at the 75th Golden Globe Awards and an additional two nods at the 71st British Academy Film Awards.

At the 90th Academy Awards, Peele won the Best Original Screenplay category, with additional nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Kaluuya.