Exclusive: 'The Final Call' Screenwriter Priya Kumar Reveals Season 2 in Making, Says she Wants to Direct it This Time
The Final Call screenwriter, Priya Kumar, opens up about the show's sequel and her next book that will be adapted into a web series.
Arjun Rampal's The Final Call received some rave reviews from viewers and some even touted it as the best thriller series of Indian origin. Based on the book 'I Will Go With You' by Priya Kumar, the story is about a pilot who decides to commit suicide thereby endangering the lives of all his passengers on board. While Arjun Rampal and Sakshi Tanwar were immensely praised for their performance, its storyline was a clear winner that prompted makers to come with its next season. Recently LatestLY had an opportunity to chat with Priya Kumar about the show's success and her debut as a screenwriter. Arjun Rampal On Merging Spirituality With A Psychological Thriller in 'The Final Call' Watch Exclusive Video Interview!
Amid different questions that we had in our minds, one was regarding the future of this show. When asked about her future plans and if she's writing a new book currently, Priya said, "I Will Go With You was my 5th book that was taken by ZEE5 and made into The Final Call. My 10th book The Wise Man Said is also taken up by ZEE5 to be made into the next web series. While I am working on the screenplay for The Wise Man Said, I am also writing season 2 of The Final Call. This time around, I would also like to direct it." EXCLUSIVE: Arjun Rampal Talks About Sexual Harassment in Bollywood and the #MeToo Movement.
Well, that's definitely big news to gulp down. From a motivational speaker to an author, a screenwriter and now a director, Priya definitely likes to juggle between different roles and keep learning. We're anxiously waiting for her new season and meanwhile, we'll continue reading The Wise Man Said.
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