A first book that became a bestseller and a phone call from Steven Spielberg. This pitch is not the summary of Marc Levy’s new book. No, that’s what happened to the bestselling author. Even before the publication of And if it was true, in 2000, the adaptation of the book was purchased by DreamWorks studios and Steven Spielberg was interested in it. And the director of Sea teeth, ANDthe saga Indiana Jones Or Schindler’s List takes his phone to call Marc Levy.
The novelist, whose The Symphony of Monstershis latest book, comes out this Tuesday, tells 20 minutes that unforgettable call and the little gesture he did when he got home to make sure he hadn’t dreamed.
An interview can be found in the video at the top of this article.