Two of the soon to be seven books in author Steve Alten’s Meg universe have been adapted into major motion pictures, after a process that’s seen decades of motion. Admittedly there were some moments that saw Alten truly scared by what The Meg could have been, as we came this close to a Meg that actually roared underwater. However, out of the two Jason Statham-starring films that actually happened, the author has a clear favorite when it comes to being faithful to his texts.
I was given the chance to speak with Mr. Alten on behalf of not only the release of Meg 2: The Trench, but also a new and enhanced run of his novels entitled Meg: Legacy. The subject of the books that originated Jonas Taylor’s adventures on screen was firmly present in light of the latest cinematic adventure in theaters. With that in mind, I asked Steve Alten which of the two movies so far nailed the spirit of his books.
