That, to me, is the core of fantasy - real people in a crazy environment, dealing with crazy problems. That's what I think the books of 'The Witcher' did really well, and it's what attracted me to them, in the… — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
Sure, there are moments that you can escape, and you can sit back and just enjoy it, but one of the most fun things about 'The Witcher' is that it reflects on our real world, in big thematic ways, in… — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
I feel like as a writer, I owe a huge debt of gratitude to 'Game of Thrones', because it really blew open the doors… — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
I'm not sure I'd have said, 'I'm a fantasy viewer.' Now I know I am, because I sat and watched 'Game of Thrones' and… — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
I didn't have a lot of experience with adult fantasy. And that's sort of what intersected with me and 'The Witcher.' — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
When I was 20, I picked up and left my entire family, who were in Ohio, and moved to Los Angeles on my own. — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
I fell in love with David Bowie in 'Labyrinth'. That's probably the initial fantasy movie that I saw and fell in love with. — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
That, to me, is the core of fantasy - real people in a crazy environment, dealing with crazy problems. That's what I think the… — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
To me, I love when, as a viewer, I can be on a journey with a character, and not just hearing about something that… — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
I think audiences are really savvy and know when we're doing stuff to just shock them versus do stuff that really drives the story. — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
I love what happens between colleagues. It's just another facet of family to me. That's certainly what we explored all over 'The West Wing'.… — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
People often ask me if fantasy is about escapism, and I personally don't think it is. — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
For me, the biggest surprise? I had no idea how worldwide the fandom for 'The Witcher' was. — Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Copy Share Image
