“Maria” screenwriter Steven Knight opens up about creating biopic

Screenwriter Steven Knight introduced the ultimate days of late opera singer Maria Callas to the display screen within the new movie "Maria," starring Angelina Jolie. Knight, who can also be a producer and director, can also be identified for his work on the tv hit "Peaky Blinders." He opened as much as CBS Saturday Mornings’ Dana Jacobson about how he brings tales to life.

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