The IRL Virus And Soderbergh-Burns’ Contagion
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The 2011 film Contagion, directed by Steven Soderbergh, is being revisited in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The movie's screenwriter, Scott Z. Burns, has been commenting on the similarities between the film and real-life events. A potential sequel to Contagion is also reportedly in development, with Soderbergh exploring ideas for a post-Covid story.
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