How the Writer-Director of 1985’s ‘Clue’ Cracked the “Silliest Idea” He’d Ever Heard — and Created a Cult Classic
Hollywood Reporter • 5/12/2026
Summary
Jonathan Lynn, the writer-director of the 1985 film 'Clue,' attended school with Tim Curry. He replaced a recovering Carrie Fisher at the last minute and adapted a board game into a comedy. Lynn shares insights on this process in 'It Happened in Hollywood.'
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