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Why Companion Works: Screenplay Analysis of Drew Hancock’s Script

Screenplay Lab Ep. 17: Breaking Down Companion by Drew Hancock Welcome to Screenplay Lab, where we study screenplays as stand-alone works of art. In this episode, we dissect the sharp, genre-bending script of Companion (2025), a sci-fi heist horror comedy that explores toxic masculinity, autonomy, control, and identity. Written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Drew Hancock, and starring Sophia Thatcher (Yellowjackets) and Jack Quaid (The Boys), Companion delivers a bold narrative that shifts genres act by act, from dark comedy to sci-fi thriller to full-blown horror. We examine what makes this screenplay tick, from its precise formatting and clean white space to its masterful use of dry wit, unique exposition techniques, and layered symbolism (hello, “Iris”). Whether you're a screenwriter hungry for craft tips, a filmmaker looking for innovative story structure, or a horror/sci-fi fan fascinated by character arcs and AI ethics, this breakdown is for you. We also explore how the film was marketed, the changes from script to screen, and how Companion compares to genre hits like Barbarian. 📚 Topics covered: Exposition done right Formatting & white space mastery Symbolism (including that Goo Goo Dolls song) Differences between the screenplay and the final film The evolution of Drew Hancock as a writer-director Performances by Sophia Thatcher & Jack Quaid #Screenwriting #Filmmaking #HorrorMovies #SciFiHorror #ScreenplayBreakdown #CompanionMovie #DrewHancock #SophiaThatcher 🧠 Learn what this script teaches us about writing compelling genre hybrids, directing your own work, and building momentum as a storyteller. ⭐    • The Screenplay Lab Podcast   ❤️ Please like, subscribe, and comment. ❤️ Find The Screenplay Lab everywhere: ✅ Jeff Barker's Website - https://jeff-barker.com ✅ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ✅ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BaLmsi... ✅ Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4e8... ✅ iHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-th... ✅ Instagram -   / jbark27   ✅ TikTok -   / jeff_barker   ✅ Bluesky - https://www.bsky.app/profile/jeffbark... ✅ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@jbark27 ✅ X - https://x.com/JB_JeffBarker ✅ Substack Newsletter - https://substack.com/@jeffbarker CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The Screenplay Lab 00:45 - Companion 01:42 - Drew Hancock 02:34 - Zack Cregger 03:32 - Production 04:21 - Box Office & Promotion 04:55 - Barbarian 05:29 - Loglines 06:15 - Screenplay Statistics 06:36 - Formatting and Style 07:14 - White Space on the Page 08:05 - Song Lyrics 09:07 - Ari Aster 09:28 - Action Line Asides 10:07 - Sound Design 10:32 - Off Camera Character Tags 11:19 - Foreign Languages 12:22 - Dry Comedy 14:13 - Direction on the Page 15:12 - Spec Script 15:56 - Jeff Barker 16:32 - Star of the Show 16:38 - Drew Hancock is Awesome 17:05 - Exposition 20:53 - Meet Cutes Changed 21:32 - Opening Hook 22:10 - Money Inflation 22:20 - Dialogue 24:21 - Writing Voice 25:34 - Symbolism 26:31 - City of Angels (Meg Ryan) 27:00 - Tone 28:00 - AI and Robots 28:13 - Structure 28:54 - Words on the Screen 30:10 - What Makes it Unique 30:40 - Jeff Barker