Write On: 'Arthur the King' Writer Michael Brandt

Writer Michael Brandt is no stranger to the big and small screen.


 


Having written such thrilling films like 3:10 to Yuma, Wanted, 2
Fast 2 Furious and Catch That Kid, he is also the co-creator of
NBC’s Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D. and Chicago
Justice. 


 


His latest film, which he adapted from the book, "Arthur: The Dog
Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home," is a story of friendship
and survival. The film stars Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu. 


 


Final Draft sat down with Brandt to find out how this story of an
adventure racing athlete who goes on a 435-mile journey through
the jungle with his newfound friend, Arthur the dog, came to
life. “Producer, Tucker Tooley, said, 'Here's this book. ESPN has
done the story on this guy, but I'm not sure it's for you,'" said
Brandt. "Meaning he didn't think I'd be into it. He gave me the
one-line, and I said that sounds amazing.”


 


 We sat down with Brandt to hear about this heart-warming
true story and how he brought it to the big screen. Listen to
hear the full interview.