Is it possible to stay completely faithful to the source material? Of course not, but there is a way to respect it.
Adapting a project from comics or novels is no easy feat. Unfortunately, some elements of the written medium do not translate visually, or specific descriptions do not make their way into the final show, despite its already lengthy runtime.
When people say, “The book was better,” it’s because the book allowed the reader to imagine the world for themselves in depth over hours or weeks. Film and TV don’t always have that luxury, and no creators are more aware of this than George R.R. Martin and The Sandman author Neil Gaiman.
While speaking at New York City’s Symphony Space on Thursday night, Variety reported that Martin and Gaiman discussed the importance of the written material, which Martin says is a “controversial” issue in Hollywood.
Author: Alyssa Miller
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