A Conversation with Hugh Howey: The Making of Silo TV Show

📚Hugh Howey reveals that in the books, the characters wear coveralls, but the TV show decided to go with individual outfits to enhance visual appeal and character individuality.

🎉The Silo TV show has been a huge success, exceeding expectations and becoming the number one drama on Apple. It has received positive reviews from both critics and viewers.

💰The success of the TV show has been a huge relief for Hugh Howey, as it has fulfilled the expectations of fans, publishing partners, and the hardworking team behind the show.

📖Hugh Howey started as a self-published author and gained popularity with his short story, Wool. The positive reader response led him to serialize the story and turn it into a successful book series.

🤝The community of early fans, called 'The Thousand,' has been with Hugh Howey since the beginning and continues to support and engage with him throughout his writing journey.

What did the characters wear in the books?

—In the books, the characters wore coveralls, but in the TV show, they decided to give each character individual outfits to enhance visual appeal and character individuality.

How has the TV show been received?

—The TV show has been a huge success, exceeding expectations. It has become the number one drama on Apple and has received positive reviews from both critics and viewers.

Has the TV show fulfilled the expectations of fans and publishing partners?

—Yes, the success of the TV show has been a huge relief for Hugh Howey, as it has fulfilled the expectations of fans, publishing partners, and the hardworking team behind the show.

How did Hugh Howey become a successful author?

—Hugh Howey started as a self-published author and gained popularity with his short story, Wool. The positive reader response led him to serialize the story and turn it into a successful book series.

Who are 'The Thousand'?

—'The Thousand' refers to the community of early fans who have been with Hugh Howey since the beginning. They continue to support and engage with him throughout his writing journey.

00:00In this video, Pete interviews Hugh Howey, the author of The Silo book series, which inspired the TV show. They discuss the first season, the adaptation choices, and what to expect in season 2.

02:18Hugh Howey reveals that in the books, the characters wear coveralls, but the TV show decided to go with individual outfits to enhance visual appeal and character individuality.

06:41The Silo TV show has been a huge success, exceeding expectations and becoming the number one drama on Apple. It has received positive reviews from both critics and viewers.

08:15The success of the TV show has been a huge relief for Hugh Howey, as it has fulfilled the expectations of fans, publishing partners, and the hardworking team behind the show.

10:56Hugh Howey started as a self-published author and gained popularity with his short story, Wool. The positive reader response led him to serialize the story and turn it into a successful book series.

11:47'The Thousand' refers to the community of early fans who have been with Hugh Howey since the beginning. They continue to support and engage with him throughout his writing journey.