When an Actor is Magic: Shane Black | #shorts #film @AustinFilmFestival
When an Actor is Magic: Shane Black | #shorts #film  @AustinFilmFestival
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
This week on On Story, we’re joined by screenwriter Shane Black for a deep dive into the neo-noir action comedy The Nice Guys. Black shares the unusual character-first process he used to write the script, and his experience working with Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling.

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