This rare "Revised First Draft" of the screenplay for the Academy Award-winning film What Dreams May Come is dated December 12, 1996, roughly six months before principal photography began. Attributed to screenwriter Ronald Bass and director Vincent Ward, this specific draft captures a pivotal moment in the film’s development history. It represents the early collaboration between Bass and Ward as they sought to translate Richard Matheson’s novel into the "painted world" visual masterpiece that would eventually win the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. While later shooting scripts are more common, "Revised First Drafts" from 1996 are rarely seen on the market, offering a unique look at the story’s evolution before it was finalized for the screen.

The significance of this draft is further elevated by its clear production ties, featuring the Interscope Communications, Inc. office address and the "copy and return" instruction, suggesting it was an internal document used by the production team. Because many original production materials from this era were famously lost in the 2008 Universal Studios fire, physical artifacts like this script have become vital pieces of cinematic history. This is an exceptional find for collectors of Robin Williams’ filmography or fans of 90s fantasy epics, providing a tangible link to the ambitious pre-production phase of one of the most visually stunning films ever made.