
Viet Thanh Nguyen on adapting 'The Sympathizer' for TV
Life and Art from FT Weekend
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From Book to Screen: The Journey of Adaptation
The chapter delves into the extensive process of adapting a novel into a TV series, from initial discussions to HBO greenlighting the project after eight years of collaboration and funding efforts. The guest, also an executive producer, shares insights into structuring the novel into a seven-episode format and highlights the significance of diversity in the production, both in casting and behind the scenes.
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