For Emily Henry, the bestseller "People We Meet on Vacation," adapted into a Netflix film by Brett Haley, was never meant to be more than that – her own adaptation of a story she'd already perfected. In contrast to what many authors hope for when their work is set to be transformed into a movie – to see it reach new audiences and bring fresh attention to the material – Henry prioritizes preserving the essence that made the book appealing in the first place.
The director, Brett Haley, recognized that his adaptation would appeal most to the existing fanbase of the novel. He took an informed approach by seeking out Henry's input on pivotal scenes and quotes from the book, ensuring that readers felt a strong connection to their favorite characters.
For fans of Emily Henry, particularly those who enjoy her novels like "Beach Read," there is now hope for future adaptations in development stages with films such as "Book Lovers," "Happy Place," and "Funny Story." However, what draws Henry to the projects that have already been completed – especially those involving filmmakers who have a track record of adapting beloved works – is the creative freedom she is still afforded.
Henry's own process for screenwriting may differ from that of novel writing. While a screenplay demands a more concise approach due to time constraints and word counts, she remains drawn to exploring her characters' psyches and backstories in greater depth than ever before. In fact, Henry is eager to embark on this same journey once again with upcoming books – albeit under different circumstances.
A key takeaway from Henry's experience is that while adaptations of an author's work may bring attention to the material itself, it is also necessary for filmmakers to focus on their own core audience and not be afraid to take liberties in order to tell a compelling story.
The director, Brett Haley, recognized that his adaptation would appeal most to the existing fanbase of the novel. He took an informed approach by seeking out Henry's input on pivotal scenes and quotes from the book, ensuring that readers felt a strong connection to their favorite characters.
For fans of Emily Henry, particularly those who enjoy her novels like "Beach Read," there is now hope for future adaptations in development stages with films such as "Book Lovers," "Happy Place," and "Funny Story." However, what draws Henry to the projects that have already been completed – especially those involving filmmakers who have a track record of adapting beloved works – is the creative freedom she is still afforded.
Henry's own process for screenwriting may differ from that of novel writing. While a screenplay demands a more concise approach due to time constraints and word counts, she remains drawn to exploring her characters' psyches and backstories in greater depth than ever before. In fact, Henry is eager to embark on this same journey once again with upcoming books – albeit under different circumstances.
A key takeaway from Henry's experience is that while adaptations of an author's work may bring attention to the material itself, it is also necessary for filmmakers to focus on their own core audience and not be afraid to take liberties in order to tell a compelling story.
, even if it means they might not reach as wide of an audience as some people hoped. I mean, can you blame her? She's got a loyal fanbase that will appreciate the authenticity she's bringing to the screen. It's all about respecting the source material and not rushing to make something that'll alienate fans. Brett Haley seems like a great director who understands the importance of collaboration with authors, and it shows in the final product 
. Now I'm excited to see what she does next, especially with those upcoming book-to-film adaptations 
. It's great that Brett Haley listened to her input and tried to stay true to the original material 
. I think it's also refreshing that she's not sacrificing character depth for the sake of a concise screenplay, especially with how much emotional resonance those characters have in her books 
. For fans like me who've devoured all her novels 
.
. I mean, as an author myself (just kidding, lol 
), I know how hard it is to let go of your baby project 
. But seriously, she prioritized preserving the essence of the story that made fans fall in love with it 
The fact that Brett Haley took an informed approach and got Emily's input on pivotal scenes was super smart 
. I'm glad he understood how important it is to keep the fans happy 
.
. I mean, can you imagine if they'd just butchered the story like some other authors do? No way, she prioritized staying true to the original and that's what makes it feel authentic to fans 
. I'm hyped for her next books now too! 
. So, no need to try too hard to attract new viewers if you already have a loyal fanbase. It's all about satisfying the existing love affair with her work.
. Like, who says screenwriting has to be super different from writing a novel? She's still gonna explore those characters' psyches and backstories in depth... even if it means some changes along the way.
It's like, this is her work we're talking about, and you'd think Netflix would've wanted to give her more creative input. Guess that's just not how it goes down sometimes... 
. I mean, can you imagine if they'd tried to change too much and ended up losing the magic that fans loved about the original? It would've been like trying to put a square peg into a round hole – just wouldn't work 
.
.
Can't wait to dive into her next book and see how this newfound freedom manifests 
like some authors do... i mean, can you imagine if she just phoned it in and only did it for the fame lol. but seriously, it's super cool that she got to keep creative control and make sure the movie stayed true to the book 
. As an avid reader, it's amazing to see that her passion for storytelling shines through, even if it means the movie stays true to its roots 
. But at the same time, it's refreshing to see an author who is willing to take creative liberties and adapt her work to fit a new medium 
. One thing's for sure, though: Emily Henry is a true storyteller, and I have no doubt she'll keep us hooked