The two co-wrote the script based on Skip Hollandsworths article.
The story is partly about the notion of self-identity, Linklater told Deadline.
Gary becomes trapped by his own choices in a way.

Richard Linklater on Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival premiere of ‘Hit Man’Getty
Hes trapped in an identity that he prefers.
It can be whatever you want it to be.
Truth can be whatever.

I dont know if its the virtual-ness of our era, but were definitely in something new.
Politically, sexually… everythings kind of up for grabs.
This isnt that specifically, but its the idea of that.