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Hyperion cries out for a good film adaptation.

• virgil_disgr4ce 8mo ago
  ...does it though? I mean we don't have to argue about personal desires and opinions. But Hyperion simply doesn't seem adaptable. You would lose everything that makes it great.
  • sandmn 8mo ago
    Not sure about a film, but maybe TV series? I thought Game of Thrones was not adaptable but then HBO did it.
    • colkassad 8mo ago
      It would make a perfect mini-series. Each episode or two could cover each pilgrim's story, with a finale two-parter to wrap up Fall of Hyperion. A lot from Fall could be trimmed down.
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• samus 8mo ago
  I rather hope it doesn't. It's not so much about action; it's subtle worldbuilding and a certain vibe that is easily distorted on screen. Also, it would destroy everybody's personal vision of the Shrike...