Brando Benetton
August 28, 2026
Soundstage Access
This week we welcome on the show Courtenay Miles, a WGA-nominated screenwriter and assistant director whose credits include Gone Girl, Mindhunter, and the upcoming The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, starring Brad Pitt.
In today’s conversation, Courtenay shares the remarkable story of her transition from assistant director to screenwriter, reflects on her years-long collaboration with David Fincher, and takes us inside the meticulous research and writing process behind Mindhunter.
Courtenay’s latest feature, Evil Genius, directed by Courteney Cox, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
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