Nate & Megan Trinrud on Adapting "School Spirits" from Graphic Novel to Hit TV Series

In this special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show and Celebrity Interviews Live from The Grotto, Neil Haley and Greg Hanna sit down with Nate & Megan Trinrud, the sibling duo behind the hit Paramount+ series "School Spirits." They reveal the unexpected journey of turning their script into a graphic novel, only for Paramount+ to rediscover their original pilot and greenlight it as a full-fledged TV series.The unexpected path "School Spirits" took before hitting TV screens.Why they first pitched the story as a graphic novel before Paramount+ picked it up.How the adaptation process helped flesh out the storyline and characters.How Megan’s journalism background and Nate’s experience as a director & actor influence their storytelling.The fast-paced changes in production and why their skillsets complement each other perfectly.How their Midwest upbringing shaped the show’s spooky small-town mystery vibe.The biggest challenges of adapting the series for television.How they mix supernatural elements with real-life drama.Their reaction to getting greenlit for Season 2 (and what it took to get there).Their top tip: "Don’t give up. Keep writing."Why having a creative partner can make all the difference.The power of collaboration, persistence, and knowing your strengths. 📺 Watch "School Spirits" now on Paramount+. 📖 Check out the graphic novel version! 🌎 Follow Nate & Megan Trinrud for updates on future projects. 👻 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:📖 From Graphic Novel to TV Sensation🎬 The Creative Process & Inspiration📺 Behind the Scenes of "School Spirits"🛠 Advice for Aspiring Writers & Filmmakers📢 Where to Watch & Follow