An interview with screenwriter Robert Bruzio, Part II

Screenwriter Robert Bruzio and director Raymond De Felitta discuss how Robert’s screenplay ultimately bounced back after the loss of the film’s original director, the late John Avildsen (Rocky), and how Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara and ultimately Raymond himself became attached to what would become the film Bottom of the Ninth. This is Part II of our two-part interview with Robert. You can catch Part I here on XCU: The Viewfinder.

Keep at it, keep at it, keep pounding. Have that chutzpah, believe in your project, try and make it as best as you can... and just keep at it.
— Robert Bruzio

Screenwriter Robert Bruzio with the stars of Bottom of the Ninth,                 Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara

Screenwriter Robert Bruzio with the stars of Bottom of the Ninth, Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara

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