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
