Published 13:31 IST, October 31st 2020

Stephen King explains how to properly adapt his books, reveals project that went off rails

Stephen King has shared his views on which of his book adaptations he liked and which project went entirely off the rail. Read to know more

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Stephen King is one of widely re and loved authors of all times. He is kwn for his horror, suspense and supernatural storylines. In an exclusive interview with Washington Post, author has shared his views on how to apt his books into movies and which of his projects went completely off rails. 

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Here is what Stephen King said about his book to movie aptations

In interview, Stephen King has shared his views on how to apt his books into movies. He said that if audience is expected to accept idea presented in movie, re has to be a sense of realism to it. He also said that re is a lot more cultural freedom in current times which was t re during 70s and 80s. 

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One of his most famous Stephen King’s books, titled Mr Mercedes, has been apted to a television series by Peacock Network. Mr Mercedes is a three-book series revolving around ventures of a retired detective. When asked about what he liked about aptation of Mr Mercedes he said that he loved  how characters came true on screen. He also ded that things y did were something he would have done as well. 

In interview, Stephen King also elaborated that he was t satisfied with CBS aptation of his science fiction vel Under Dome. He explained that it went off rails because characters were doing things which did t seem realistic. He also explained that everything was great in series except that y were cut off from world.

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Some of famous movies based on Stephen King’s books are Pet Sematary, Green Mile, Gerald’s Game and Mist. IT is one of most famous movies based on Stephen King's books. Some of Stephen King’s books that are bestsellers are Shining, Cycle of Werewolf, Misery, Insomnia and Misery. author has written over 200 short stories. Stephen King also has won many awards and accoles for his contribution to literary world. 

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13:31 IST, October 31st 2020