Author Jojo Moyes Takes 'Me Before You' From Page To Screen

Published May 31, 2016 at 1:20 PM EDT

British actress Emilia Clarke (C) poses for pictures with author Jojo Moyes (R) and director Thea Sharrock (L) as they arrive for the European Premiere of the film "Me Before You" in central London, on May 25, 2016. (Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)

British author Jojo Moyes’ 2012 romantic novel “Me Before You” sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Now she’s written the screenplay for the film version, which opens in theaters this week.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with Moyes about her book and the movie, which stars British actors Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin in its lead roles.

Watch A Trailer For “Me Before You”

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Guest

Jojo Moyes, author of “Me Before You” and screenwriter for the book’s film adaptation. She tweets @jojomoyes.

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