When HBO hired Italian director Saverio Costanzo, others were curious how he would interpret the complicated lifelong relationship between Lila and Elena and if he could accomplish the feat genuinely and authentically. So earlier this year, when HBO announced a mini-series adaptation of the first book in the series “My Brilliant Friend,” fans were worried the project would flop. ![]() Elena Ferrante’s books have gained a world-wide following, with critics praising their portrayal of friendship, life and womanhood. ![]() The series is an exemplar of intricate storytelling, recounting the friendship between two young girls, Lila Cerullo and Elena Greco, who live in a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples, Italy. There has always been a fascination surrounding the Neapolitan Novels. HBO’s adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s book “My Brilliant Friend,” director Saverio Costanzo enlisted actors near Naples, Italy, to ensure authenticity in casting.
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