Screenwriters Dismiss Plagiarism Claims Against 'The Holdovers'

As the Oscars approach, the film industry debates the validity of plagiarism accusations surrounding the Oscar-nominated screenplay.

Simon Stephenson accuses 'The Holdovers' of plagiarizing his script 'Frisco,' but faces skepticism from prominent screenwriters.
Evidence presented by Stephenson deemed tenuous, with little similarity found between the two scripts.
Industry insiders highlight the commonality of plagiarism accusations in Hollywood, though many are baseless.
Alexander Payne, director of 'The Holdovers,' cites a 1935 French film as inspiration, not Stephenson's work.
The debate heats up ahead of the Oscars, with opinions divided on the plagiarism allegations.