A Discovery of Witches - A Chat (feat. Jane Tranter)

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Jane Tranter, co-founder of Bad Wolf Productions, and the British super-producer behind the likes of “His Dark Materials,” “The Night Of,” “Succession,” and (listed last, but certainly NOT regarded least) “A Discovery of Witches,” agreed to a sit-down with us; we discussed all sorts of things regarding the production of ADOW Season 2. From the challenges related to COVID-19, to her overall vision for the series, we covered a lot of ground. Yes ... we even asked her to drop hints about Season 3. SHE DID!

Recorded on the 10th of March, 2021

Full show notes: http://go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/JaneTranter

In this episode:

By the question/topic . . .

• (01:39) How did COVID affect the finishing of season two and working on season three?
• (13:40) Why A Discovery of Witches? You personally have been attached to this project for longer than Bad Wolf has been in existence. What is it about these books for you?
• (19:41) How different was it attracting talent for season two versus season one?
• (26:22) How do you decide what the shape of your story is?
• (30:43) What is the process of going from book to script to screen?
• (37:45) Do you have a favorite adaptation choice in this story?
• (41:00) Reasons for the adaption choice of Kit Marlowe's scene w/ Diana in episode 1 (S2).
• (43:43) The elevation of female voices in the writer's room.
• (44:56) Hints for Season 3?
• (48:40) Advice from 2021 Jane to 2017 Jane.
• (52:01) Fandom reactions to Jane's various adaptations over time/how she perceives fandom acceptance/rejection over different choices.
• (54:14) Is there a dream project? A book for a future adaptation?
• (54:37) What's on Jane's nightstand right now?
• (58:22) Promo break - scroll down, or click here to get a hold of us and/or become a Discusser -- information on joining our Facebook group also located on that page.
• (59:52) Last thoughts/Outro.

Informational links:

• Season 2 Shout Out! -- tell us your thoughts on this episode, the actors, the sets, or the series as a whole! It's up to you!
• Bad Wolf Website
• Follow Bad Wolf on Twitter - @BadWolf_TV
• A Discovery of Witches S3 trailer
• Filming Locations for A Discovery of Witches
• His Dark Materials
• Succession
• Comet Weather by Liz Williams
• Our All Souls Series chapter reviews so far
• Our A Discovery of Witches episode reviews (S1, S2)
• Deborah Harkness

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