‘The Truman Show’ Writer Andrew Niccol Discusses the Original Script’s Darker Tone and the ‘Gattaca’ Connection

25 years ago, the truman show star Jim Carrey proved to the world that he was somehow even more than just a generational comedic talent. Combined with Andrew Niccol’s Oscar-nominated screenplay and direction by honorary Oscar winner Peter Weir, Carrey showcased his dramatic chops through Truman Burbank, the unknown star of the world’s most popular reality show. On day 10,909 of the 24/7 broadcast of his life, Truman gradually begins to recognize that there is something strange about his seemingly idyllic existence on Seahaven Island, which, unknown to him, is actually the world’s largest sound stage. world in Burbank.

‘The Truman Show’ Writer Andrew Niccol Discusses the Original Script’s Darker Tone and the ‘Gattaca’ Connection