


However, she does want the young characters - including leads Lila and Elena - to be played by newcomers rather than established child actors or actresses. It is very likely that my notes will be used later on, in the writing of the final draft." I still don't know if they will take them into account. "As far as the collaboration on the script, I don't write, I don't have the technical skills to do it, but I am reading the texts and send detailed notes. "For now, my contribution to the set design is limited to a few notes on whether they look right," she told The New York Times in a rare interview.

However, as casting begins in Naples for the adaptation of My Brilliant Friend, the famously private author - who works under a pseudonym - has opened up about her involvement in the project. Until now, author Elena Ferrante has remained quiet about her hugely popular Neapolitan series moving to television screens via HBO.
