In May 1991, screenwriter Andrew Nicole completed a page of outline of the story titled "The Malcolm Show". His original intention was to turn it into a science fiction thriller set in New York City. In the fall of 1993, producer Scott Rudin bought Nicole’s script for $1 million, and Paramount Pictures also agreed to release the film.
Producer Rudin originally wanted Nicole to be the director of the film, but Paramount thought that the film’s shooting budget reached 60 million US dollars, lest Nicole would not be able to do it. In order for the first-line director to direct the film, Paramount paid Nicole an extra fee. After learning that Brian de Palma missed the film, the producer approached Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, Barry Sonnenfeld and Steven Spielberg. pass. At the beginning of 1995, at the recommendation of Nicole, Peter Weir was successfully signed as the director of the film.
Although "Trumen's World" is a literary film, it has a lot of investment. Therefore, Ramon Pictures hopes that the film focuses more on comedy rather than plot. Director Will very much agrees with the producer's ideas. He believes that Nicole The script is too dark and depressing, and the director wants to make the film's story easier. Before Will's decision, Nicole completed a total of 16 scripts.
