Drew Hancock Seeks A Loving “Companion.” Robots May Apply

AI Meets Love Meets Heartbreak

Screenwriter Drew Hancock, best known for his work My Dead Ex and Suburgatory, wanted to reignite his passion for directing with the wildly, and often gruesome, Companion – a original spec script about love and robots.

Momentum for Companion began when writer/ director Zach Cregger responded to Hancock’s script before Barbarian was released. Cregger initially considered directing Companion as his followup to Barbarian, but instead, decided that Drew was the better choice since he originated the project. Zach remained as a producer. Companion stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid and Lukas Cage. Drew Hancock shares his thoughts on the film with Creative Screenwriting Magazine.

“We spent about five or six weeks in that time leading up to Barbarian polishing, refining, and focusing the script,” recalls Hancock. Drew adds that both he and Zach have similar cinematic tastes, so certain aspects of Barbarian were naturally infused into Companion.

Drew forged his career writing comedies, but he wanted to lean into his preferred brand with Companion.

Read our complete interview with Drew Hancock HERE.