We spoke with the acclaimed Kingsman screenwriter about her new thriller, Game of Thrones and more.
The Limehouse Golemis a gruesome new British horror/mystery thriller that taps into our continued fascination with serial killers.
I read the book years, years, years before I was screenwriting, she recalled.
And of course I thought, God, I hope someone makes a movie of this.
I wonder if someones making a movie about it.
I thought at the time, Oh good, I cant wait to see that.
He and I were on a film festival jury together, she said.
And I said to him, Gosh, whatever happened?
I loved that book so much.
Whatever happened to it?
He said, Well, luckily I still have the rights to develop it.
And that was how it happened.
We took a chance, went for it, and it all came together.
Kildare is almost not really a character in the book, Goldman explained.
His name is mentioned, and its almost told in three strands.
For me it was about expanding Kildare and his relationship with Lizzie.
Lizzie is very prominent in the book, and shes a fascinating character.
His research is phenomenal.
The Limehouse Golemis the first of two films that bear Goldmans name which are coming out this month.
Shes also one of four writers recruited by HBO and George R.R.
Did Martin tell her how hes going to end theA Song of Ice and Firesaga?
Someone else asked me this today, and I cant answer that question, she joked.
Because if I were to say yes, someone might capture and torture me for the answer!
(The 1940 film) is a perfect movie, and its incredible, she said.
But there was some pressure put on by the studio at the time to make changes from the book.
The Limehouse Golemis out in limited release today (Friday, September 8).
