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George R. R. Martin Critiques Hollywood's Approach to Book Adaptations, Applauds FX's 'Shogun'

In his latest blog post, renowned author George R. R. Martin expressed skepticism about most book-to-screen adaptations, criticizing Hollywood's tendency to rush these projects and often fail to capture the essence of the original material. Martin estimated that only one in a thousand adaptations are truly successful. However, he praised FX's adaptation of James Clavell's "Shogun" as a notable exception.

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