Chapter 54: Harry Potter UK Edition (2)
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Regal exhaled lightly, the corner of his mouth tugging up in amusement.
Meanwhile, the interviewer flipped a page in his notebook before addressing the audience.
"For those who might not know, let me give you a bit more context. This young man here isn't just an author, he is also a filmmaker. In fact, his recent success with the film [Following] has been making waves."
He took a moment to elaborate, offering details for viewers who might catch this interview later, seamlessly setting up his next question.
"And I have to say, Mr. Regal, I truly appreciate the effort you made to be here, especially when you are still tied up with the release of your debut film."
Regal let out a breathy chuckle. "Honestly, I would have preferred to do both properly if the dates hadn't overlapped like this. But... it's my book. It only feels right to be here, promoting it firsthand."
The interviewer nodded in understanding. "Now, the reason I brought up your Hollywood background is because I am curious, what are the chances of this story expanding into other media? Comics are always famous in the U.S., and of course, given your background, a film adaptation seems like a natural step."
Regal nodded in affirmation. "I will admit, it's tempting. There is a lot of visual storytelling in the book, action, and layered world-building which has the potential to translate well into a film." He tilted his head slightly. "That said, my main goal is for the book to reach young readers first. If it grows beyond that, well... we will see."
The interviewer raised an eyebrow, smirking. "So, you are not ruling it out?"
Regal shrugged. "Let's just say I won't be the one to stop it if it happens."
The journalist chuckled, jotting something down before tapping his pen against the page. "Fair enough. Now, let's talk about your readers. Have you had any particularly memorable interactions so far?"