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Melissa Mathison

American screenwriter
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  • Movie poster
    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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    Spielberg believed that Melissa Mathison, who had written the evocative 1979 movie The Black Stallion, would be perfect to tell the sensitive tale of E.T. and pitched her his idea. Initially hesitant, Mathison eventually connected with the script and worked closely with Spielberg to develop the film.

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    Spielberg believed that Melissa Mathison, who had written the evocative 1979 movie The Black Stallion, would be perfect to tell the sensitive tale of E.T. and pitched her his idea. Initially hesitant, Mathison eventually connected with the script and worked closely with Spielberg to develop the film.

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