Chapter 387: More Than Just an Adaptation

Chapter 387: Chapter 387: More Than Just an Adaptation

For instance, in the original film, the boyfriend Nate plays a "drag" role throughout: complaining that Andy ignores him because of work, mocking the fashion industry as superficial, and acting passive-aggressively after Andy changes her style, saying, "You have become the person you hated the most," and so on.

This trope of "men hijacking women’s growth in the name of ’staying true to oneself’" essentially forces women to be emotionally dependent and career-reticent.

Such a character only makes female audiences feel disgusted, so Irene directly changed him into a partner who supports Andy in exploring herself.

For example, he would listen carefully to her confusion about the workplace and remind her to take care of her health when Andy kept working overtime, but he would never judge her choices.

Of course, the "tempter" who appears halfway, that handsome and wealthy male author, will still appear.

As a savior descending from the sky when the lead actress is desperate and helpless, this is the result many people want to see in their hearts.

One is a boyfriend who provides mutual companionship and encouragement, and the other is a soulmate who descends like a god to offer help in times of need.

Which one is Andy’s true match?

This time, Irene is prepared to hide the answer and leave it to the audience to discuss.

There is also the plot in the original film where Andy replaces Emily to go to Paris.

The original film handled it quite passively and with guilt, lacking a demonstration of Andy’s subjective initiative.

Irene added scenes where Andy, after learning the news, tries to negotiate with Miranda or find alternative solutions to protect Emily.

This way, even if she fails, it reflects Andy’s struggle within the power structure.

There were many modifications.

To make the script more immersive, she also added many details not present in the original film.

For example, Miranda asking Andy to find limited-edition high heels on a rainy day, or revising plans repeatedly until dawn for a show’s schedule.

These details mostly stem from Sophia’s real-life experiences, making the script full of life.

For three consecutive days, Irene was immersed in scriptwriting.

Until the morning of the fourth day, she finally completed the first draft of the script for The Devil Wears Prada, with a total word count exceeding 20,000 words, featuring a full plot, vivid characters, and a tight pace.

Looking at the thick printed script, Irene let out a long sigh of relief, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment.

But she did not immediately take the next step; instead, she sent the script to Lisa Evelyn first.

She suddenly remembered that in her previous life, this film was released in 2006 and was adapted from a novel of the same name, but she could not remember the publication date of the original work.

To avoid copyright disputes, she had to first confirm whether similar works existed on the market.

"Lisa, please help me check if there are any books, short essays, or unpublished scripts similar to this script’s plot and setting."

Irene wrote in the email, "Focus on checking themes related to the fashion industry background and workplace assistant growth, especially content involving Vogue or similar fashion magazines. If there is any risk, follow the procedure to register it with the Writers Guild of America (WGA)."

Lisa was very efficient and replied that afternoon.

"Irene, I have comprehensively checked the registration information of the U.S. Copyright Office, the bibliographic databases of mainstream publishers, and the registration records of the Writers Guild. I have not found any works similar to your script’s plot or core settings. Although there are some essays related to the fashion industry on the market, they are just personal reflections and do not form a complete story line, so there is no risk of copyright conflict."

She then suggested, "However, for the sake of caution, I still suggest you go to the Writers Guild to register as soon as possible. After registration, the copyright of the script will be protected by law. If any infringement disputes arise later, the registration record can serve as key evidence. I have already scheduled the registration process for you for tomorrow; you just need to sign and confirm the script."

"That is great, thank you for your hard work, Lisa." Irene’s hanging heart finally settled, and she replied immediately, "Let us do as you said. I will be there on time tomorrow."

After dealing with the copyright check, Irene sent the electronic file of the script to Sophia and Elizabeth separately.

After sending the email, Irene stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window of the study.

The sunlight of Malibu spilled onto the lawn, and the sparkling sea shimmered in the distance.

She stretched, feeling the relaxation and comfort after completing the creation.

Not long after, her phone received a reply from Sophia.

"I read through the script quickly; it is brilliant! Many details reminded me of my days at ELLE; it is very realistic. Andy’s growth arc is very moving, and Miranda’s character is also shaped very three-dimensionally, both strict and professional. I do not have too many suggestions for changes, but I think you could add some warm details to the interactions between Andy and her colleagues to make the workplace relationships fuller."

Immediately after, Elizabeth’s message also came.

"Irene, the script is amazing! I was completely hooked. The presentation of fashion elements is very professional and not superficial, especially the restoration of the editorial workflow, which is very accurate. I have already communicated with the Vogue team; they are very supportive of this project and are willing to provide comprehensive resource support. We can schedule a time as soon as possible to discuss the filming plan and promotional strategy in detail."

Looking at the positive feedback from both, Irene’s heart was filled with confidence.

The project The Devil Wears Prada was moving in a smooth direction.

This film can not only showcase the unique charm of the fashion circle but also resonate with workplace professionals.

Coupled with the support of online traffic, it will definitely be a work that reaps both critical acclaim and box office success.

The next day, Irene went to the Writers Guild as agreed to complete the script registration.

When the staff handed the registration certificate to her, it meant that the script for The Devil Wears Prada was officially protected by law, and the project had officially entered the substantive promotion stage.

Afterward, she returned home, preparing to write down the general direction of Gossip Girl.

Those wealthy family feuds, youthful restlessness, and secret entanglements of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, paired with a glamorous fashion background, perfectly fit the aesthetics of current young audiences.

She planned to first outline the relationship map and personality traits of the five core characters—Blair, Serena, Nate, Chuck, and Dan—and then fill in the key plot points, striving to produce a complete outline within a week.

After all, she had not written a formal script for a television series before; this would definitely have to be handed over to other screenwriters, as she could not complete it alone.

Just then, her phone suddenly rang, and the name "Robert" on the screen was particularly eye-catching.

"Irene, are you free now?" Robert’s voice came from the receiver. "The company has organized the proposals for several key projects and needs you to come over to finalize the preparation matters. It involves key projects like Saw 2, Final Destination, and Twilight 1; time is quite tight."

Irene looked at the half-written outline on her computer and sighed helplessly.

The plan for Gossip Girl had to be shelved for the time being; the company’s project coordination was obviously more important.

"I am coming over now; I will be there in half an hour." She hung up the phone, quickly saved the document, grabbed her coat, and hurried out.