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Rob Reiner Almost Made Larry David's Prognosis Negative
Larry David's unproduced screenplay nearly secured a director and producer deal with Rob Reiner and Richard Dreyfuss.
In brief
Larry David's unproduced screenplay nearly secured a director and producer deal with Rob Reiner and Richard Dreyfuss. Larry David's unproduced screenplay 'Prognosis Negative' attracted interest from Rob Reiner and Richard Dreyfuss but David refused to sell the rights. Originally reported by AV Club.
Prognosis Negative screenplay
Larry David wrote an unproduced screenplay that followed a commitment-phobe dating a terminally ill woman.
Rob Reiner and Richard Dreyfuss interest
Rob Reiner and Richard Dreyfuss saw potential in the screenplay as a Spinal Tap follow-up and Risky Business style drama.
Larry David's demands
David demanded he remain the only writer and no changes to the script even for $200,000.
Deal collapse
The deal fell apart after David's lawyer said the script was too stacked in his favor for Robert Redford to get a deal.
The bottom line
Larry David's unproduced screenplay 'Prognosis Negative' attracted interest from Rob Reiner and Richard Dreyfuss but David refused to sell the rights.
