There are very dark scenes in this book.
So when Syfy acquired the series, the writers braced themselves for script notes … that never came.
One particularly delicate subject: The sexual violence in the novels.
Credit: Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Syfy
Were going there with the series.
He was asked about that books political firmament.
And he said simply: To portray something is not to condone it.
If youre playing Macbeth, youre not encouraging others to go out and kill for power.
And though they did make several (Grossman-approved!)
Adds McNamara, Nothing is more boring than universal acclaim.
We would have just pleased everyone and thats not art.
Thats not even compelling entertainment.
If some people dont get really fing pissed, you failed.
Still, fans and audiences are fickle.
And theyre hoping their passion for the project will shine through.
Were presenting it to the world from the perspective of being fans of the books ourselves, Gamble says.
We understand that some of the choices were making might be controversial.
But our intention is to bring the spirit of these books to life.
Were just grateful that the fandom exists, and they are interested to see the show.
The Magicianskicks off with a two-hour premiere Monday at 9 p.m.
