How the creators of HBO's The Sympathizer turned the bestselling novel into a dark, comic romp for TV

The Sympathizer, adapted from the book of the same name, tells the story of a double agent working during the Vietnam War. Its co-creator, Canadian Don McKellar, says it was a rewarding but challenging exercise in throwing away preconceived notions.

How the creators of HBO's The Sympathizer turned the bestselling novel into a dark, comic romp for TV
A man wearing a tux leans over to speak with an older man. They are both seated at a dinner table, and are looking at something off frame

The Sympathizer, adapted from the book of the same name, tells the story of a double agent working during the Vietnam War. Its co-creator, Canadian Don McKellar, says it was a rewarding but challenging exercise in throwing away preconceived notions.