Alias Grace Case Study Panel – From Book to Screen - Canadian Screen Week 2017

The dynamic team behind this 2017 production discusses the process and approaches of adapting this Giller Prize Winning Canadian novel into a mini-series for CBC & Netflix. What drew creator/screenwriter Sarah Polley to this story? What did it take to get the green light? How will the director’s vision appeal to new audiences? What challenges did the cast face in bringing these characters to life?

Moderator:
Johanna Schneller – The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star Columnist

Panelists:
Sally Catto – General Manager, CBC English Programming
Sarah Gadon – Lead Actor, Alias Grace
Noreen Halpern – CEO, Halfire Entertainment, Executive Producer, Alias Grace
Mary Harron – Director, Executive Producer, Alias Grace
Sarah Polley – Executive Producer, Writer, Producer, Alias Grace