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He also works extensively in television. He has sold pilots to ABC, Fox, ABC Family, and Sony TV. Chapman recently wrote and produced an eight-part limited-series for ABC called The Assets, a cold-war thriller based on a true story.
Here Chapman shares some thoughts on adaptation of his new novel, The Ascendant:
Who do I want to see cast in the movie version of my book? Good question. But here’s the problem. I’m a screenwriter as well as a novelist. I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to get the right person to bring your words to life. But here’s the additional problem: I’m also a producer on the shows I write. Which can lead to conflicting goals—and complicated internal dialogue. It’s my job to make the show sophisticated, but also as widely watched as possible. I just sold The Ascendant to Fox to turn into a TV show, so the conversation going on in my head runs something like this:Visit Drew Chapman's website.
Novelist Chapman: I was talking to a friend and she said she thought Joseph Gordon-Levitt would be wonderful for the Garrett Reilly part.
Producer Chapman: Gordon-Levitt? He won’t do TV anymore. He’s a movie star. Plus, he’s too nerdy.
Screenwriter Chapman: It’s not a bad idea. We should try and get him.
Producer Chapman. I was thinking we should go after the guy from Chicago Fire. He’s really good looking. And women go nuts for him.
Screenwriter Chapman: He doesn’t exactly exude braininess. Garrett Reilly has to read as smart.
Producer Chapman: Are you being difficult?
Screenwriter Chapman. What? No. I just want to make this show as classy as possible…
Producer Chapman: Don’t take this personally—I really like you—but you’re being replaced. We’re going in a new direction on the writing front.
Screenwriter: What? You can’t.
Novelist Chapman: There’s this wonderful British actor. He’s only done stage work, but…
Producer Chapman: What’s your name again?
Novelist Chapman: Drew Chapman. I wrote the book this show will be based on.
Producer Chapman: There’s a book?
Novelist Chapman: The Ascendant. You told me you loved it.
Producer Chapman: Can you write dialogue? I just replaced the writer and I’ll need someone who can come up with fun dialogue.
Screenwriter Chapman: I’m still on the phone, you know.
Novelist Chapman: What’s the pay?
Producer Chapman: A hell of a lot more than you make writing books.
Novelist Chapman: I’m in. And did I mention that I love Chicago Fire? Really great show.
--Marshal Zeringue
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