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The hosts mentioned that Damon acquired the novel, noting it as a successful Grisham title that illustrated the commercial potential of their screenplay. They highlighted how such movies have generated huge box‑office returns, using the book as an example of a profitable property.
Episode: ‘Good Will Hunting’ Live From Boston With Bill Sim...
The hosts noted that Damon acquired the novel The Rainmaker, highlighting it as an example of a successful Grisham book that helped demonstrate the commercial potential of their screenplay.
the big thing was Damon got The Rainmaker, which was a John Grissom book, when those Grissom books made it. And they told Harvey. And he was like, oh my God, those movies make $100 million.
Episode: ‘Primal Fear’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and S...
The book was listed among several Grisham titles that helped popularize modern courtroom dramas.
The Client, Just Cause, Primal Fear, Time to Kill, Devil's Advocate, 1990. 1997, The Rainmaker, Liar Liar.