Adapting Stephen King for Television with Peter and Jason Filardi
Adapted from Stephen King’s “Jerusalem’s Lot”, Chapelwaite is a true gothic horror tale. Throughout the television series, the Filardi brothers use elements of slow-burning suspense, specific dialogue choices, and world-changing decisions to bring Captain Charles Boone and the strange town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine to life. Peter and Jason Filardi are both accomplished screenwriters who’ve worked on the likes of Bringing Down the House, 17 Again, The Craft, and more. To catch season one of Chapelwaite, follow the link below.
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Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How to adapt stories for different mediums
- How to co-write remotely
- Why not to be too precious with an idea
- How to raise suspense past the limit
- The behind-the-scenes of screenwriting
Links:
J. D. Barker – http://jdbarker.com/
J. Thorn – https://theauthorlife.com/
Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com/
Peter Filardi – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0276823/
Jason Filardi – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0276821/
Chapelwaite – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11525188/
Story Rubric – http://storyrubric.com
Nonfic Rubric – http://nonficrubric.com
Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life – https://kobowritinglife.com/
Music by Nicorus – https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep
Voice Over by Rick Ganley – http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio – http://www.millpondstudio.com
Contact – https://writersinkpodcast.com/dev/contact/
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Christopher Wills
3 years ago
Fascinating interview. What a great relationship between the two brothers. Must be amazing to work with someone in tune with yourself. Interesting to learn that one of them is a comedy writer.
Looking forward to watching Chapelwaite.
I have spent my whole writing life digging myself into holes and then having to write myself out of them because I love the hole and I refuse to fill it in. Forcing oneself to write through it has produced some of my best ideas.
There’s a part in Hollywood perfect for you J. Forrest Gump 2. Stunt man for the running across America on lonely road shots. With your beard you are a perfect body double. 🙂
Great show today.
J. Thorn
3 years ago
Ha! I could definitely do a Forrest running across the desert.
Chapelwaite is amazing. You’ll love it.
SA Schneider
3 years ago
Based on J and JD wanting to watch on their bigger screens, we watched it. Curse you. Amazon gives you the first 2 episodes – but if you want the rest, you need to subscribe to Epix! LIke I need another streaming service!
But you’re right – it is so good. One of my favorite Stephen King short stories giving loving care and expanded into a story that felt right. We all know how bad King adaptations can be. Not this one.
Captured everything good about the story. And that’s just the first 2 episodes!
So – Epix streaming – here I come.
SA Schneider
3 years ago
Oh, and Zach – totally agreed with everything you said about the interview and the brothers writing it. Spot on.
J. Thorn
3 years ago
So glad you liked it!