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Writers Behind ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,’ ‘Shōgun’ and More Talk Early Development and Fresh Adaptations at Variety’s Night in the Writers’ Room
The writers of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith,' 'Shōgun' and more talked about 2024's best dramas at Variety's A Night in the Writers' Room.
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