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20+ Wild Things That Happened In The Book That Didn’t Happen In The Movie Version

Have you ever noticed how a movie adaptation can be so different from the book they’re based on? Sometimes it’s just a few changes here and there, but other times, it’s like a whole different story. And let me tell you, there are some pretty wild things that happen in books that never made it to the big screen.

We’re talking major plot points, crazy character developments, and all sorts of unexpected details. It’s kind of a bummer, sometimes, because some of these moments are just too big to miss in the book’s movie adaptations.

For example, the book “Jaws” features a storyline where Hooper has an affair with Chief Brody’s wife, and he is eventually eaten by the shark when he breaks into a shark cage.

On Twitter, folks are spilling the tea on all the juicy details and plot points from books that never made it to the big screen. It’s a total eye-opener for those who’ve only seen the movies and missed out on all the literary goodness. Here are some examples they’ve shared.


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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.