As part of this week’s Mini Series, we sat down with Hit List writer John D’Arco, who wrote the teen/action feature Barely Lethal, which stars Hailee Steinfeld, Samuel L Jackson, and Jessica Alba. We chat about his journey from film crew to writer, how branding works for you, his experience dealing with “heat,” and the long-term benefits of a general meeting.
John D’Arco
A 16-year-old international assassin yearning for a “normal” adolescence fakes her own death and enrolls as a senior in a suburban high school. She quickly learns that being popular can be more painful than getting water-boarded.
Logline: In the vein of a “GROSSE POINTE BLANK in high school,” a 17-year-old international assassin yearning for a “normal” adolescence, fakes her own death and enrolls as a senior in a suburban high school. But when her old employers come calling, it’s more extracurriculars than any teenager can handle.
