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One-on-One with Doug RIchardson

December 17, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 12

Doug Richardson has spent decades writing for the film industry. You might have heard of Die Hard 2, Hostage, and the OG Bad Boys. He's that Doug.

But he's also a novelist, scotch aficionado, and producer ... and a hell of a lot of fun.

Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman sits down with Doug to chat about all things writing, and also asks Doug your questions, live, in our Q&A.

Doug's bio:

Doug Richardson, born in Arcadia, California, grew up on a ranch near Sacramento and developed a passion for cinema after discovering Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels. He studied at USC’s School for Cinematic Arts, initially aspiring to direct, but shifted his focus to screenwriting, which led to a contract with Warner Brothers and the opportunity to write for major studios. His breakthrough came with the screenplay for Die Hard 2, followed by successes like Bad Boys, Money Train, and Hostage. In addition to his screenwriting career, Doug authored novels, including the Lucky Dey Thriller series, known for their dark and gripping storytelling. Living in Southern California with his wife, Karen, Doug balances his Hollywood projects with writing novels, enjoying golf, scotch, and cooking for loved ones.

Resources from this session:

Jeanne's Script Magazine article about lessons learned from Doug
How Doug got the Die Hard 2 gig
7-Figure Sale Story: A Million-Dollar View
One-on-One with Lane Shefter-Bishop
Hard Truths: What Film and TV Reps Actually Want
Logline Workshop (Quarterly)
Doug on X: @byDougRich
Doug's Linktree
Doug's Books