MICHAEL CONNELLY - Author

MICHAEL CONNELLY - Author

From Team Deakins by James Ellis Deakins, Roger Deakins

June 10, 2026 · 59 min · Season 2 · Episode 197

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts interview author Michael Connelly about his career as a crime novelist and the adaptation of his works for television.

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 197 Michael Connelly - Author In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with author Michael Connelly. Michael is best known for the Harry Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer, and Renée Ballard series, and many of his novels have been adapted for film and television. During our conversation, we learn what inspired Michael to become a crime novelist, how the character of Harry Bosch came together, and why he gravitated to television for adapting the bulk of his work for screens. Michael discusses his involvement in his shows, and we discuss the creative and practical decisions behind adapting some novels in the series over others. Michael also spent over a dozen years as a crime reporter in Florida and in Los Angeles, and he shares why he made the career decision and how it helped build the foundation for the crime stories he went on to write. As huge BOSCH fans, we were thrilled to be able to talk to Michael about his work. - Recommended Viewing: BOSCH

People in this episode

Hosts: James Ellis Deakins, Roger Deakins

Guest: Michael Connelly

Topics covered

  • crime novels
  • adaptation
  • television
  • interview
  • writing process

Keywords

  • Michael Connelly
  • crime novelist
  • Harry Bosch
  • adaptation
  • television
  • interview
  • BOSCH

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Harry Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer, Renée Ballard, BOSCH

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