Ask Me Anything - TV Show Edition
Between a weeklong retreat and another week of event trips, I’ve been neglecting my “answer an ask every day” commitment. So I’m going through the inbox (all 132 outstanding Asks!) and answering all the TV show related ones. After this, I’m going to consider the subject exhausted :) I don’t have much to say anyway so with this, I should cover everything!
in-the-otherworld asked you: Have you met/spoken to any of the cast for Bitten? If so, what did you talk about with them? Personally, I’m thrilled that this is being adapted to TV, can’t wait! Do you know how far they’re planning on going with the series?
Nope, haven’t met anyone in the cast. As for how far they’ll go with the series, the real question is “how many seasons will the TV show last?” because there’s no guarantee they’d stick with plots from the book series (most shows I’ve seen veer after season one) As for how many seasons the show runs, it depends on how well season one does. Fingers crossed!
lauraemcvey asked you: Hi Kelley! I was looking at the cast list for the Bitten tv show, and I was wondering why they cast a white actor for Jeremy? Since he’s Japanese in the books.
I’ve addressed that one at some length here.
zozo1512 asked you: Will Bitten eventually be aired in Britain also?
As far as I know, it’s sold in Canada (Space). US (Syfy) and to HBO Nordic. I’ll be sure to let readers know if it sells in other territories. Really hoping for the UK!
sevy48 asked you: Some news about the women of the otherworld TV show ?
Everything I hear, I pass on!
elethalandon asked you: Hello Kelley! I was just wondering how you felt so far about Bitten? A good friend and I are big fans of your work and are greatly looking forward to it airing. Though, I am personally holding my breath to see if it’ll be everything I hope it to be. Jeremy happens to be my favorite character of the entire series and I’d hate for him not to be how you portrayed him. Of course, I can’t really judge any of that until the show starts I suppose. Regardless, please keep up your amazing work!
I was thrilled with the early scripts I read for the first couple of episodes. I’ve been otherwise steering clear and leaving this to the pros. I can also say, though, that every contact I have had with the production has reassured me that everyone involved is fully committed to its success.
vs-thesiren asked you: Hi Kelley! I just watched the trailer for Bitten, and I’m so torn as to whether I want to watch it. I was already disappointed about the casting of Jeremy and now I see Clay also has no southern drawl. I know that this series can’t change the magic that are in those stories, but I don’t want to start envisioning the actors when I reread the series for the umpteenth time. Do you plan on watching the series?
While I’ve moved away from the Otherworld as my annual adult book release, I am still writing short stories and novellas in it and haven’t ruled out a future novel or two. The current stories are set 13 years after Bitten, which means a lot of changes have happened to the characters etc. Seeing someone else’s interpretation of those early stories would just confuse me. I’d forget what parts were mine and which weren’t and, well, chaos would ensue :) Once I’m done with the Otherworld—or at least the Pack’s corner of it—I’ll happily dive into the show. I can’t wait to see how the writers and actors have re-interpreted the Otherworld!
slythpix asked you: Hi! I just want to say that I love your books! I started reading Bitten around 10 years ago, and have been in love with the Otherworld series ever since. I am glad that you posted about the new Bitten series. I live in America, but I’m super excited about the series and hope that it will get added to Netflix. Anyways, I saw the bookmark in the post about the TV series, and wondered if there’s any way I could buy one? And if there’s one for the girls, I’d love to buy that too. Thanks!
Okay, so apparently my plan didn’t make nearly as big a dent in my inbox as I hoped. All TV questions answered…122 Asks left to go. So I’m cheating and answering this one, which is, um, show-adjacent? I do still have some bookmarks. E-mail Alison and we’ll send them out to the first 20 who ask.
