In fact, author John O’Farrell once : "It couldn’t have been more off the mark if a plasticine dog was added to the cast and it was retitled William Wallace and Gromit.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bendzialdowski/inaccurate-films

“Something Rotten!” address that question and is the creation of brothers Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick, the duo who conceived the bright music and clever lyrics and teamed with best-selling author John O’Farrell for the book of the fun-loving show.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-ent-something-rotten-st-1006-20230929-ubvpk7c4nrdjfp4gfdcfvwpwl4-story.html

Zhao will also be penning the screenplay with O’Farrell.

Source: https://www.heyuguys.com/chloe-zhaohamnet/