First he tried to make it into a movie, but that project was shelved.
Ten years later, a film adaptation was attempted once again.
And the story is still set in 2005, with nary a cell phone in sight.
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So why fight so hard to bring a dated YA novel to the screen?
I remember feeling really understood,The Societystar tells EW.
I really connected with Alaska and the other characters.
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It was my relief.
I felt less alone and less crazy about everything I was dealing with.
Hes a magical man, Plummer says with a smile.
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I dont know how he does it, Froseth agrees with a laugh.
Its an incredible piece of art that brings people together with hope for the future.
Theyre dealing with coming-of-age stories that will always be relevant.
We may be using payphones on our show but thats just texturing to set the period.
According to Love,Looking for Alaskais such a realistic portrayal of what it feels like to be young.
You cant wait to get older.
And older people can look back and remember what it was like to be that age.
I remember what it felt like and thats so present in this story.
Its a slice of life and people relate to it.
Its all in the show.
Thats what makes it all worth it, he says.
I dont think were supposed to go through those crazy years by yourself.
If you find a tribe, it makes everything so much better.
And Love is proud to say that hes still best friends with his tribe from growing up.
They actually came to visit me on set, he adds with a big smile.
Its really cool to have your friends be so proud of you and to see how far youve come.
We should all be happy and not keep it all inside.
Love echoes her sentiment, adding that he wants young fans to feel understood.
For young people, thats so important, he says.
People look down on young teens like we dont know nothing when in fact, we know a lot!
We deal with a lot of the same things that adults deal with.
Its just about discovering yourself.
The Hulu series successfully addresses that while still remaining true to the story.
You get to know her on a whole different level.
You get to feel her internal battle.
Theres more private personal moments you get to see.
You see her vulnerability a lot more.
Its not a facade but its covering up her broken heart; shes just protecting herself.
You get to see all that in that shes not this imaginary idea of a girl.
They were all so perfect on screen.
Its really important to show all our truthful sides, the pains of growing up and battling your demons.
All eight episodes ofLooking for Alaskabegin streaming Friday, Oct. 18, on Hulu.
