Sam Esmail

TV screenwriter, director and producer

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Sam Esmail on KCRW

Screenwriter, director, and producer Sam Esmail shares his inspiration for the ending of his 2023 film Leave The World Behind and what TV show holds the title for best series finale.

Sam Esmail on the ‘gift’ of ‘The Sopranos’ finale

Screenwriter, director, and producer Sam Esmail shares his inspiration for the ending of his 2023 film Leave The World Behind and what TV show holds the title for best series finale.

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Filmmaker Sam Esmail lets us in on his process for creating dramatic tension and helping Julia Roberts break free from her comfort zones.

Sam Esmail’s techno-dread goes way past ‘Leave The World Behind’

Filmmaker Sam Esmail lets us in on his process for creating dramatic tension and helping Julia Roberts break free from her comfort zones.

from The Treatment

The creator of Mr. Robot, Sam Esmail talks translating a film script to television.

Sam Esmail: Mr. Robot

The creator of Mr. Robot, Sam Esmail talks translating a film script to television.

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