Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 355 - 338: Revised Edition of "Prison Break Transformation

Chapter 355: Chapter 338: Revised Edition of "Prison Break Transformation

Possibly because of the success of "Anomalies" and its movie adaptation, website-based literary adaptations gained a certain appeal in the world of film and television.

Or it could be that the "Prison Break" series naturally came with its own buzz.

After Tom reached out to the media to cover the story, many people quickly responded.

Following that, Wang Jian’s phone was almost blown up with calls from actors they had worked with.

"Naomi, you’re not right for this role!" Wang Jian said earnestly holding the phone.

"I know Hollywood discriminates against TV actors; you’ve had a hard time there."

"No, no, no, it has nothing to do with whether you’ll come back to New York or come to my apartment."

In the end, Wang Jian, who had previously played the female lead in "Prison Break," reasoned that her casting in this TV series would break the audience’s suspension of disbelief.

Finally, Wang Jian managed to convince Naomi Watts to give up.

"Alas, as the current female star who has gained the most popularity through website adaptations,"

"Naomi Watts can experience setbacks in Hollywood and then rise again through ’Anomalies 2.’"

But in projects where she’s in charge, she absolutely cannot fail!

But with this project?

Wang Jian shrugged, picked up the script for "Prison Break Transformation" on the desk, and idly flipped through it.

The first half of the script aligned broadly with the novel.

The protagonist was originally a solitary dweller in a big city, whose greatest joy was playing video games and reading novels on the computer—a seasoned nerd.

One day, on a whim, he decided to read some female-oriented web novels.

The stories were so shocking they completely shattered the protagonist’s world view—as a straight man.

Unable to win the debate with female readers, he sought refuge in a Twitter topic zone populated by male readers.

"All those women are always talking about finding a ’soul mate,’ which really just means they want a rich, handsome man."

"After being cheated on, they then curse that all men are scumbags."

"But have they ever thought, why would men like that love only them?"

"If it’s just about sincerity, they might as well choose us!"

"Men and women think differently; if you were a woman, you would make the same choices!" replied a reader undercover in the men’s topic zone, preparing to criticize in the women’s zone.

"Pfft, if I were a woman, I’d let all the bros in the topic zone have a good time!"

Watching the topic zone become lively with his comment, the protagonist chuckled, closed his computer, and prepared to rest.

Then, the next day...

"What the fuck!!!" He stared in dismay at the two soft mounds that had appeared on his chest.

After trying everything, he still couldn’t change back.

The male lead—oh, wrong!

The female lead, after going through fear, pain, and confusion, finally accepted her fate reluctantly.

Her first step was to call her boss and quit her job right away.

After all, facing people she knew with her new identity required tremendous psychological strength.

However, the protagonist still needed money to live and possibly for surgery.

But because of societal discrimination against the LGBT community, her job search was met with failure at every turn.

Then, the female lead decided by Wang Jian, met the protagonist in a riverside park.

One unable to find work, the other struggling with work; the two naturally got to know each other.

Due to the circumstances, the protagonist concealed her previous male identity, instead fully posing as a woman.

The female lead, who had just become a model out of sympathy, introduced the protagonist to the fashion industry.

The plot diverged somewhat from the novel because of sponsorship by Versace and Victoria’s Secret.

Originally, the protagonist was supposed to join a magazine company, becoming a subordinate to the character inspired by the "Devil Wears Prada" Anna Wintour, and the second female lead.

Now the story went straight into the fashion industry.

Ganni Versace, who played himself in the series, now had an indescribable new employee.

The novel’s plot split into two branches at this point.

The model female lead, encouraged by the protagonist, gradually climbed to success in her career.

But just as she was about to reach the pinnacle, standing on the catwalk of Paris Fashion Week,

She suddenly felt empty, having given up many things that once were precious to her for her career.

So the model took off the designer outfits and high heels she once coveted.

Dressed in jeans, she tossed her manager’s number into the pool and ran to the airport, searching for the ex-boyfriend she once despised.

This part of the plot wasn’t altered much and was mostly preserved.

However...

Wang Jian took a sip of coffee, suppressing the discomfort in her heart.

Because, under the agreement with HBO, the ex-boyfriend would be portrayed by her in a friendly cameo appearance...

The other story line focused on the protagonist’s journey.

In the novel, the female lead leverages her distinct straight male aesthetic to plan a successful lingerie show.

Taking advantage of various situations, she completes a stunning rise, becoming the assistant to the "Devil Wears Prada."

Afterwards, two people with the minds of men in the bodies of women came into conflict. freēwēbnovel.com

Under external pressure, the protagonist overcame the other and was on the verge of becoming the editor-in-chief.

But just at that moment, the devil wearing Prada discovered her secret.

Using the threat of exposure, she forced the protagonist to sign a contract acknowledging work mistakes and gave up the position of editor-in-chief.

Out of consideration for LGBT issues, the protagonist reluctantly agreed and planned to seek revenge later on.

But unexpectedly, the contract contained a huge trap which sent her directly to prison.

Yes, it was the prison from the TV drama "Prison Break".

To be honest, this plot not only fits the web fiction classic of "showing off and getting slapped in the face", but also manages to come full circle in the end, which is quite good.

But... the sponsorship fees from Versace and Victoria’s Secret were over 20 million dollars!

So, Wang Jian made substantial revisions after communicating with the original author.

However...

Unlike Anna Wintour, the "fashion Thatcher" embroiled in scandals, everyone knows that Ganni Versace is a cultured and gentle gay man.

After further deliberation, Wang Jian let Ganni Versace slowly fall in love with the protagonist after being humiliated.

And the protagonist, through their interactions, also gradually developed a fondness for this fashion mogul with a woman’s heart in a man’s body.

This way, they both began to doubt their own orientations because of each other.

In the end, through psychological counseling, Versace decided to face his feelings.

But just as he was ready to confess, he discovered the protagonist’s secret.

It is said that love can turn to hatred when deep, so enraged, Versace chose to frame the protagonist, sending her to prison.

As the protagonist was taken away by the police, the two looked at each other with complicated emotions and said not a word.

After being imprisoned, Versace suddenly regretted his actions.

He started to hire lawyers, prepared to bail her out.

However, at this very moment, the first part of the plot for "Prison Break" occurred.

In a short span of time, to fall in love with two people and then be abandoned by both.

This left the protagonist’s heart dead, choosing to walk into the flames herself.

In the final scene of the screenplay, Versace would be seen holding the protagonist and crying, while the car from "Prison Break" slowly drives off.

"Considering it was already a niche, it even abandoned the original work." Wang Jian tossed the screenplay back onto the office desk, "And the plot is so melodramatically absurd."

For a drama like this, let Naomi Watts be cast.

Wouldn’t that just waste the effort I put into building up a top-billed star on the website?

He looked up at Vera Farmiga, sitting on the sofa dressed in an OL uniform.

"For her, it’s barely suitable."

The failure of a secondary TV actress wouldn’t have much impact.

"Vera, take this screenplay," Wang Jian rubbed his forehead and pointed at the office desk.

"Given equal conditions, I would choose you as the protagonist."

"Ah, Wang!" Vera felt the tense muscles in her body suddenly relax.

She threw herself onto Wang Jian and started kissing him.

Wang Jian felt her leg, clad in black stockings, intentionally or unintentionally touching his hand.

And Vera herself seemed to be progressively kissing further down.

Okay, Wang Jian wasn’t unmoved, but there was a question in his mind.

He held onto Vera, pointing towards the chair opposite of the office desk.

"Can you tell me why nobody cares about the supermodel and my affair, and only cares about the choice of the protagonist?"

"Ah..." Vera blinked, a bit puzzled, "Isn’t it normal for producers to hype up scandals before a show is greenlit?"

"In terms of male-female relationships, you should be the most topical in this TV show!"

So...

Everyone thought it was just hype and nobody really believed it?!

"Fuck! These producers have no limits!" Wang Jian said, annoyed.

Although he was also hyping it up, his goals were completely different.

He drank a bitter sip of coffee and started to consider how to make the public believe.

Suddenly, George Martin’s plump head popped into Wang Jian’s mind.

When invited over to his house and seeing the manuscript for "A Song of Ice and Fire", he also found the sudden appearance of a tall female knight quite baffling.

It wasn’t until Martin’s wife appeared that Wang Jian had a moment of clarity.

"Right," George Martin’s middle-aged wife who was busy with housework smiled and admitted, "It’s sort of a birthday gift."

This kind of romantic gesture unique to artists should be okay, right?

After all, for the time being, no one suspected his professional ethics.

Wang Jian thought about it and decided to create a role for the supermodel Gisele Bundchen in "King Arthur".

"Hmm, it can’t be too smooth, to avoid the readers noticing."

"It also can’t be too jarring, lest it impact the overall plot of the work."

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