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

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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