Zak Penn Reveals Why No ‘Blade Runner’ And Ultra Man References In ‘Ready Player One’

For screenwriter Zak Penn, working with Steven Spielberg on the impressive adaptation of Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player One” was clearly heaven.

During our conversation regarding the expected blockbuster you can hear the enthusiasm in his voice.

Penn has contributed to popular projects in the past.

He’s credited in different capacities on “X2” and “The Avengers,” but this is clearly something special to him.“Ready Player One” is set in the year 2045 and follows Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) as he explores the Oasis, a virtual reality world that has grabbed most of the world’s attention.

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