The chapter delves into the guest's experience as a consultant in turning their book into a movie, highlighting the challenges of ensuring a faithful adaptation while relinquishing control to filmmakers. It discusses the intricacies of Hollywood adaptations, the complexities of intellectual property rights, and the intersection between journalism and Hollywood in transforming stories into films.
Evan Hughes is a journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, GQ, The Atlantic, The Atavist and many others. His book, just out in paperback, is Pain Hustlers: Crime and Punishment at an Opioid Startup.
“It should be called slow-form journalism…. It is heavily edited. It’s heavily fact checked. And chances are, you’re not going to be the first. Maybe you’re going to be first to reveal some piece of it. I have made peace with like, I’m not the scoop guy. I’m the person who comes in and I’m good at telling the story in a thorough and deep way.”
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