So, were going to do the hard work for you.
The TV version somewhat incorporates a more international narrative but, broadly, stays true to the source material.
He contacted an old acquaintance Call My Agent!,MarianneandParalleleswriter Quoc Dang Tran to explore an adaptation.
(The pair had previously worked together on UK-French drama seriesDeath in Paradiseback in 2011.)
Zimmerman adds: Looking back at my career, Ive always taken on challenges.
When people said it was impossible it raised my interest.
Apple TV+
Thats when the trouble began, he says, with mischievous glint in his eye.
Filming took place in Japan, France and Italy.
The show has an estimated budget of around $30M.
We understand the Apple deal covered Legendarys deficit funding.
You might come for the wine, but you stay for the characters.
Every time a TV show or movie achieves that, it gives me goosebumps, he says.
We tried to do something very original every episode is in a new setting and is a different experience.
I had no reference at all when I wroteDrops of God, so it was liberating.
If its artificial, viewers will sense it.
Everybody is looking at co-production as a financial necessity and not something thats creatively driven.
The more people who you have around the table, the more people you have to serve.
