Who Wrote The Screenplay For The Usual Suspects? The Mastermind Behind The Mystery

The Usual Suspects is a 1995 crime thriller film directed by Bryan Singer. Christopher McQuarrie wrote the screenplay for the film. The film is known for its twist ending and its impressive ensemble cast.

McQuarrie was a relatively unknown screenwriter when he wrote *The Usual Suspects*. In fact, he was only 24 years old when he wrote the script. However, he had already been working as a screenwriter for several years. McQuarrie had even worked on a script for *The Fugitive* with Andrew Kevin Walker, but the script was never produced.

The script for *The Usual Suspects* went through a long and arduous process. It was initially rejected by several studios before finally being picked up by Universal Pictures. McQuarrie had to make several changes to the script along the way, but he ultimately remained true to his vision for the film.

*The Usual Suspects* was a critical and commercial success, and McQuarrie’s screenplay was praised for its originality, complexity, and suspense. McQuarrie went on to have a successful career in Hollywood, writing and directing films such as *Mission: Impossible – Fallout* and *Top Gun: Maverick*. *The Usual Suspects* remains one of his most celebrated works and a classic of the crime thriller genre.