Jordan Peele’s Get Out Script Reveals Original, Unused Opening Scene

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Jordan Peele's Get Out Script Reveals Original, Unused Opening Scene

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for horror movies that challenge the status quo and offer fresh perspectives, I can wholeheartedly say that Jordan Peele’s masterpiece, “Get Out,” is a game-changer. With its gripping narrative, thoughtful social commentary, and spine-tingling suspense, it has left an indelible mark on the horror genre.

Jordan Peele’s initial movie not only propelled him into household fame, but also won him his first Oscar. The groundbreaking film Get Out began reshaping how industry leaders viewed movies catering to non-white audiences, with its Best Original Screenplay award being the most significant honor it received as it started redefining the horror genre.

Engaging with the movie now available on Peacock, fans can delve further into the Sunken Place experience. Reading the award-winning script alongside it provides a richer understanding, especially since it includes fresh perspectives on scenes that ended up in the film, as well as early drafts of scenes that underwent significant changes or were discarded before production. This is exactly what horror enthusiasts can expect when they explore Inventory Press’ Get Out: The Annotated Screenplay. The book features an introduction by screenwriter and author Tananarive Due, with Jordan Peele himself offering insights into his groundbreaking script.

Jordan Peele's Get Out Script Reveals Original, Unused Opening Scene

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Annotated Script to Jordan Peele’s Get Out

Check out the script pages in a gallery right here.

Compared to Mickey Mouse and a trip to Disneyland, the dart gun in the movie presents a stark contrast. As described in the book, this initial concept appealed to Peele due to its imagery, which he felt was primitive and suggested a subtle safari hunt with black men as the prey. However, it didn’t effectively establish the tone for the rest of the film. Peele explained that the atmosphere simply didn’t align with his style of horror. To make the plot more coherent, Peele decided to link the character Jeremy more closely to the abduction scene and portray him as the abductor instead. This made the kidnapping seem more plausible since it was later revealed that he had martial arts skills like jujitsu, which were demonstrated at the Armitages’ residence.

That change still rung true for Peele, who found another representative truth in the change. “I know this is not really true, but this choice plays off the stereotype of mixed martial arts as a reflection of pent up white anger,” he wrote. “I don’t know if this is a common fear or just one for me as a dude that doesn’t know that s***, but if somebody comes up to me on the streets and starts flashing jujitsu, I know I’m dead.”

Get Out: The Annotated Screenplay is in bookstores now. Stream Get Out now on Peacock.

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2024-09-11 21:16