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''. In 2013, the film rights to a suspense novel published by

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that Guggenheim co-wrote with Nicholas Mennuti entitled ''Weaponized'', were purchased by

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and Guggenheim was attached as screenwriter. He also worked on an earlier draft of ''

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'', and the screenplays for ''

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'' and the upcoming film ''Narco Sub''. His older brothers are screenwriters

Marc Guggenheim Marc Guggenheim (born September 24, 1970) is an American screenwriter, television producer, comic book writer, and novelist. He is best known as the creator of the television series ''Eli Stone'' (2008–2009), ''Arrow'' (2012– 2020), and ''Lege ...

and

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. In 2019, Guggenheim joined other WGA writers in firing their agents as part of the WGA's stand against the ATA and the practice of

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