The forthcoming TV adaptation based on the book “We Were Liars” has caught my attention, given that I am an admirer of E. Lockhart’s original novel. Initially, I harbored concerns about the potential alterations to the source material for the television series. However, after an early viewing, I was delightfully impressed by the enlarged narrative arc of the initial storyline. Consequently, when TopMob offered the opportunity to engage with Lockhart, I inquired about her viewpoint regarding the additional elements incorporated into the novel’s plotline for the new streaming production.
2014’s top-selling novel focuses on Cadence Sinclair, a teenage girl, who has always spent her summers on her family’s private island near Martha’s Vineyard. However, an incident during one summer leaves her stranded on the beach with a severe head injury and lost memories. Upon recovery, she seeks answers from her group of friends who hadn’t visited her throughout the year. Here’s what E. Lockhart shared about her preferred adaptation for the TV series:
In our collaborative writing space, we had a diverse group of writers from various ages and backgrounds, including four who identified as Indian. These talented individuals brought not just their unique perspectives based on their personal experiences, but also their storytelling abilities, comedic prowess, knack for thrilling narratives, and more to the table. Remarkably, they were willing to share their life experiences with the rest of the group.
In the “We Were Liars” book, Cadence spends her summers with a circle of friends. This group includes her two cousins, Mirren and Johnny, and Gat, who is the nephew of her aunt’s companion, Ed Patil. Notably, in the novel, both Ed and Gat are portrayed as being of Indian descent. However, for the TV adaptation, Lockhart collaborated with four writers who could personally connect with their cultural background, thereby enriching the characters’ stories.
Shubham Maheshwari, a novice actor, portrays the character Gat. He shared with us that he secured the role after multiple auditions following an open casting call on Backstage. In the book, Gat serves as the focus of Cadence’s affection during the summer when she experiences her incident. After their reunion, there is a transformation in their relationship from friendship to a blossoming romantic interest.
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As a passionate cinephile, I’d say: Unlike the book where Cadence’s viewpoint dominates entirely, the series expands to encompass various characters’ perspectives, particularly Gat in episode six. E. Lockhart’s unique narrative style in We Were Liars makes Cadence an untrustworthy storyteller and leaves the other characters’ points of view underdeveloped. However, I find it refreshing that the series has invited multiple writers to not only flesh out the initial narrative but also provide more dimensional depth to Gat’s character.
It’s fantastic to observe an increase in compelling South Asian characters in contemporary films and series, and it’s particularly exciting to witness the adaptation of “We Were Liars” further enhancing this trend with its TV show. The actor portraying Gat’s uncle Ed, Rahul Kohli, is a familiar face from numerous productions by Mike Flanagan. In our interview, E. Lockhart expressed enthusiasm about these two characters receiving more attention in the storyline.
In the novel, the characters of Gat and Ed are developed with depth and complexity beyond what I could have achieved alone. I’m genuinely thrilled for readers to witness this authentic portrayal.
Writing in Indian script is important, but what really strengthens the portrayal of the title is inviting viewers who can identify with the characters’ personal journeys. Don’t forget to check out the series when it premieres on Amazon this coming Wednesday, June 18th.
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2025-06-17 23:07