Greg Russo ’03 hadn’t been to the movies since the COVID-19 pandemic began. But on April 23, he ventured out to an IMAX theater near his home in Los Angeles to watch Mortal Kombat, an action-packed adaptation of the classic video game, which was debuting that night. “It was a great experience,” Russo said, “hearing all those claps and cheers.” The crowd’s enthusiasm meant a lot to Russo. He had written the screenplay for the film, which shattered post-pandemic box office records that weekend. Mortal Kombat was an overnight success, but Greg Russo’s success as a screenwriter took a little longer—and he says that journey began at Vassar.
