The Shape of Water Exclusive: playwright's estate says The Shape of Water used his work without credit Fox Searchlight denies Oscar-nominated film’s director and co-writer, Guillermo del Toro, has ever seen play by Pulitzer winner Paul Zindel Sally Hawkins stars in The Shape of Water. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Scenes from Let Me Hear You Whisper, left, and The Shape of Water. In The Shape of Water, the main character, Elisa, is mute and communicates in sign language with the creature. Mr del Toro has had a 25 year career during which he has made 10 feature films and has always been very open about acknowledging his influences. Viewers of The Shape of Water have increasingly noted the Zindel comparisons on social media in recent months.

Source: The Guardian January 25, 2018 22:30 UTC