Beyond the Book
Why Sisterhood and Science Are the Heart of ‘The Love Hypothesis’
Star and EP Lili Reinhart, actress Rachel Marsh, director Claire Scanlon and producer Elizabeth Cantillon open up about putting a friendship and STEM center stage in the film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's hit novel.
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Inside ‘The Love Hypothesis’: How Director Claire Scanlon, Star Lili Reinhart and More Adapted BookTok’s Biggest Obsession
Producer Elizabeth Cantillon and Ali Hazelwood’s agent Mirabel Michelson also reflect on the viral bestseller, falling in love with the material and bringing key moments to the screen.
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What ‘High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam’ Gets Right — and Where It Takes Liberties
THR goes inside the first three episodes of the TNT series inspired by former CIA Analyst John Nixon’s 2016 memoir ‘Debriefing the President: The Interrogation of Saddam Hussein,' unpacking how his story made it to the screen.
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How ‘The Shards’ Rethinks the TV Serial Killer
The cast and producers behind the FX and Ryan Murphy teen thriller discuss how this adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 2023 novel delivers its fictional murderer through a series of killer metaphors.
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Alice Hoffman on Why ‘Practical Magic 2’ Finally Happened After Nearly 30 Years
Nearly three decades after Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman first cast a spell on audiences, the author explains the creative choices that closed the book on the Owens curse — and the characters left on the cutting room floor.
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The Adaptation Whisperers: These Producers Are Racing to Find the Next Big Romances
'The Last Sunrise' producers Jennifer Gibgot and Lena Roklin open up about author collaboration, casting challenges and their formula for turning bestselling romance novels into onscreen success.
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Anna Todd’s Post-‘After’ Era: Inside Her Next Chapter With ‘The Last Sunrise’ Romance
The author, along with stars Maia Reficcio and Fernando Lindez, on the personal meaning behind the bestseller, honoring Mallorca and exploring romance through the lens of limited time.
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How ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Could Expand the Book Into a Multi-Season Series
Writer and executive producer Bekah Brunstetter explains key changes and how she tried to visualize the perfect image vs. messier emotional reality theme from the Elin Hilderbrand book in the Jennifer Garner-starring Peacock series, which was recently renewed for a second season.
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How ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Embraced Its Dated Source Material
Director Ben Gregor and writer Simon Farnaby talk navigating cultural nostalgia while modernizing Enid Blyton’s beloved British children's books, building their “Blytopia,” and sequels with Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.
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A Con Artist With a Conscience: Apple TV’s ‘Lucky‘ Preserves the Novel’s Central Identity Crisis
Author Marissa Stapley talks about creating the morally gray heroine and her fight for a free life: “We're all such a product of where we came from, and part of Lucky is me saying you can fight against that, and you should."
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From Wattpad to Netflix‘s “Unicorn” YA Hit: Showrunner, Cast on Bringing Book to Life and the Series‘ Success
Showrunner Melanie Halsall breaks down the book-to-screen journey behind Netflix’s breakout series, from its source material and ensemble cast to its cliffhanger finales and planned ending, while stars Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry reflect on the series’ unexpected success.
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‘Heartstopper Forever’ Director, Writer and Stars Joe Locke and Kit Connor on the Finale: “It Connects the Whole Heartstopper Gang”
Stars Connor and Locke, creator Alice Oseman and director Wash Westmoreland break down the film’s biggest change from book to screen, alongside the intimacy, break-ups, and ambiguous endings from the final chapter.
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