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Their collaborative process involved dividing the script into thirds, writing individually, then swapping and refining. Despite lacking formal film school training, they meticulously studied successful screenplays like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, attempting to emulate their cohesive structure. Their first treatment stretched over 100 pages, filled with humor, culture clashes, and antics—an ambitious blueprint that excited studio execs, though initial reactions were mixed.