Carley Fortune is trading the page for the screen with her debut novel adaptation.
The bestselling author has entered the TV world with the adaptation of her debut novel, which recently debuted on Prime Video under the title Every Year After. The series, helmed by showrunner Amy B. Harris, follows Percy (Sadie Soverall) and Sam (Matt Cornett) as they transition from friends to something more complicated.
Fortune did not simply hand over her manuscript. She was involved in casting decisions and shaping the adaptation's direction.
The author was hands-on about the casting process, particularly in selecting the leads for Percy and Sam. In her recent interview, Fortune detailed her involvement in choosing the actors who would bring her characters to screen.
"It's been such a wild experience seeing your words come to life," Fortune said about the adaptation process. Translating a novel to the small screen requires creative partnership between author and showrunner.
Fortune discussed the creative evolution of the adaptation. The novel's Barry's Bay setting—a crucial element of the story—received attention as the production team worked to capture it on camera.
With season one now streaming, Fortune is thinking about where the story could go next, hinting at expansion possibilities for her literary world.
Fans of the book who have watched Every Year After are responding well to the casting chemistry and the visual adaptation. The author's involvement in the project appears to have preserved the emotional core that made the novel successful.
