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‘My Brilliant Friend:’ How the popular novel was adapted for TV

The new HBO series “My Brilliant Friend” is an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Italian novel that became a worldwide sensation. The series is set in Naples, and revolves around two young girls. How does the nove translate to television?

By Madeleine Brand • Nov 27, 2018 • 1 min read

The new HBO series “My Brilliant Friend” is an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Italian novel that became a worldwide sensation. The series is set in Naples, and revolves around two young girls. How does the nove translate to television?

Madeleine Brand
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Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
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Digital News & Culture Editor
Jennifer Schuur
Executive Producer, HBO’s “My Brilliant Friend”
Ann Goldstein
Neapolitan Quartet

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘My Brilliant Friend:’ How the popular novel was adapted for TV

The new HBO series “My Brilliant Friend” is an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Italian novel that became a worldwide sensation. The series is set in Naples, and revolves around two young girls. How does the nove translate to television?

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘My Brilliant Friend:’ How the popular novel was adapted for TV

The new HBO series “My Brilliant Friend” is an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Italian novel that became a worldwide sensation. The series is set in Naples, and revolves around two young girls. How does the nove translate to television?

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