Cord Jefferson's 'American Fiction' was recognized as the outstanding film adaptation at the 36th annual USC Libraries Script Awards. The episodic series category saw Apple TV+'s 'Slow Horses' clinch the top spot for the second consecutive year. Jefferson and Percival Everett accepted the award for 'American Fiction,' with Jefferson sharing his profound connection to Everett's novel 'Erasure,' which he adapted into the award-winning film.
Jefferson expressed how reading 'Erasure' felt like a personal revelation, resonating deeply with him on a fundamental level. This led him to approach Everett for the adaptation rights, a request that Everett generously granted for six months without charge, a rare gesture in the entertainment industry.
