“Variety Names 10 Screenwriters to Watch in 2026, Including Scribes Behind ‘Being Heumann,’” — what this page in the network covers. Variety has unveiled its annual list of 10 Screenwriters to Watch, spotlighting emerging talent whose scripts are driving some of the most anticipated upcoming films and series. The class of 2026 includes writers behind projects such as ‘Being Heumann,’ ‘Clarissa’ and a reboot of ‘A Different World,’ among others. The honorees will be celebrated at a panel during the Santa Fe International Film Festival, offering a platform for these rising voices to discuss their craft and upcoming work.
This recognition comes at a time when original storytelling is more crucial than ever, with studios and streamers hungry for fresh perspectives. By highlighting these scribes, Variety aims to forecast the next wave of influential screenwriters who could shape Hollywood’s narrative landscape. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.