I’ve been talking to some friends of mine about what I would like to see if my book, Carinian’s Seeker-Vampire Council of Ethics Book 1, was made into a movie. The topic of race came up.
The Vampire Council of Ethics series is a multicultural series. And when I say multicultural, I mean REALLY. In fact, the whole series is a nice mix of folks from various backgrounds, races and just about everything. The main couple is of different races. The secondary cast is multi-racial, and even the bad guys get into the mix a bit. In the end, there’s Black, White, East Indian, Japanese, Native American, African, etc.
So here is the question that sent me to the blogs to get your advice:
If the books were made into a TV series or movie (like True Blood) would it matter to you if the main couple in Carinian’s Seeker (white male, black female) was switched around to black male, white female?
The thought from the film maker chicklet was that it is more socially acceptable to see a white female with a black male than the other way around and that swapping the races might attract a larger audience.
But that made me think of the recent Star Trek movie. I mean Spock and Uhura had a seriously hot thing going on. Now how many of us saw that coming? Not me! But did I think it was cool and that the characters made it work? Sure did!
Personally, I like movies that stick as close to the book as possible, but the other argument is that if the acting is done well, will people really care if the races were switched?
What do you think?
TJ
Sorry I’d be pissed. The race of the main charecters should remain the same.
by Lynette September 25th, 2009 at 1:38 pmHey Lynette,
Thanks for that. I need all the feedback I can get on this one, girl.
by TJ September 25th, 2009 at 2:00 pmHi TJ,
I absolutely love the book!
I agree 100% with Lynnette. While I would love to see a movie made of your book it would not the same if the races of Carin and Bix were switched. I think the book was perfect as was it was written. A movie made of your book should stay as close to the book as possible. I realize that changes are usually made when a book is made into a movie, but I don’t feel that this is a change you should allow!!
by Dee September 28th, 2009 at 6:29 pmHey Dee,
Thanks for the feedback, lady. I’m passing it on to the focus group ;D
TJ
by TJ September 28th, 2009 at 7:40 pmHi TJ
I have not had the opportunity to read your book, but I will. Anyway, the movie should be the same as the book.
I don’t buy that BS that the movie would be more socially acceptable if the races were swapped. I would be pissed as hell. Please don’t allow them to do that.
I’ll talk to you later.
CK
by Charisma October 7th, 2009 at 4:32 pmHey Charisma,
Thanks for the honesty. I sent your feedback to the focus group. You RAWK!
TJ
by TJ Michaels October 9th, 2009 at 12:25 pmGood, please keep us posted on the outcome.
CK
by Charisma October 10th, 2009 at 4:46 am