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Writing a successful, kick-ass story that wins millions of hearts worldwide takes years and years of hard work. And seeing their books turned into blockbuster movies and binge-worthy series must be fulfilling for authors. However, not all adaptations turn out to become a success, but there are tons that perfectly give justice to the book. Have you ever wondered what the book authors might think of their books’ movie adaptations? Let’s find out who these four book authors are who loved their movie adaptations.
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1. Blade Runner is adapted from Philip Dick’s novel, Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? But he died tragically before the film’s release. However, a letter on his website talked greatly about the graphical representation of artistic expression, saying, “What I am saying is that all of you collectively may have created a unique new form of graphic, artistic expression, never before seen. And, I think, Blade Runner is going to revolutionize our conceptions of what science fiction is and, more can be.”
2. A famous rom-com, Crazy Rich Asians, released in 2018, is based on a novel written by Kevin Kwan. Fans absolutely loved the movie and its characters, especially Nick and Rachel, and their chemistry. And not just the fans; the author loved the representation too. The author celebrated the movie and thought it was opening a door for Asian casts in the movie industry. A revolutionary movie indeed!
3. The Harry Potter franchise has probably the most enormous fanbase worldwide. J. K. Rowling’s brilliant writing and direction have led to the creation of one of the greatest franchises. And along with us, Potterheads, J. K. Rowling loves the movies too. She also played a significant role in the franchises’ production, and her favorite one is Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince.
4. John Grisham is one of the best legal thriller writers out there. His novels are compelling and highly engaging. And what’s better than a great film adaptation of a brilliantly written novel? Same is the case with The Rainmaker. Fans love John Grisham’s work in The Rainmaker, and the movie wasn’t any less. Directed by Francis Coppola, the film is studded with a great cast. Grisham loves the adaptation too.
