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Screenwriter sues director Alexander Payne, claiming 'The Holdovers' was stolen from his script • Oct. 30, 2026, 9:17 PM ET (Los Angeles Times)
Alexander Payne Hit With Copyright Suit Over ‘The Holdovers’ Script • Oct. 28, 2026, 8:16 PM ET (Variety)
Alexander Payne Sued by ‘Luca’ Screenwriter Over Plagiarism on ‘The Holdovers’ • Oct. 28, 2026, 5:59 PM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Also Known As Constantine Alexander Payne
Born February 10, 1961 (age 65) • Omaha • Nebraska
Awards And Honors Academy Award (2012) • Academy Award (2005)
Notable Works “About Schmidt” • “Citizen Ruth” • “Downsizing” • “Election” • “Nebraska” • “Sideways” • “The Descendants” • “The Holdovers”

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