Film & Television Rights
Becoming James is a character-driven historical novel with strong cinematic scope and narrative depth. The story is currently generating early interest for potential film and television adaptation.
Set in first-century Jerusalem, Becoming James explores the psychological and moral transformation of James, the brother of Jesus, as he moves from skepticism to reluctant leadership in the turbulent aftermath of the crucifixion. The narrative centers on power, belief, inclusion, doubt, and the cost of conviction. These themes resonate strongly with contemporary audiences seeking meaning, complexity, and authenticity.
The novel is written with a clear visual sensibility and episodic structure, making it well suited for long-form serialized television, limited series, or feature adaptation. Its focus on character over doctrine positions the story for a broad audience, including the rapidly growing faith-curious segment that engages with spiritual themes without requiring religious affiliation.
Author Background
Author P. B. McKenzie brings more than twenty years of experience as a documentary filmmaker and producer. His career has been built on telling complex, real-world stories for wide audiences, often involving sensitive subject matter, belief systems, and cultural identity. This background informs the novel’s cinematic pacing, grounded realism, and respect for historical context.
McKenzie’s experience in documentary storytelling means the work is developed with a strong understanding of narrative structure, visual storytelling, audience engagement, and production realities. At the same time, the author remains open to collaboration and adaptation, recognizing the unique creative demands of film and television development.
Adaptation Status
Becoming James is not currently optioned. However, the project is actively being explored for potential film and television development, and conversations are ongoing. All rights remain available.
The author is open to discussions with producers, studios, and development partners who are interested in thoughtful, character-driven adaptations that respect both historical authenticity and modern storytelling standards.
Audience and Market Position
The story speaks to multiple overlapping audiences:
Viewers drawn to prestige historical drama
Faith-curious audiences interested in belief, doubt, and meaning
Fans of character-driven series and limited events
Audiences familiar with biblical history but seeking a fresh, human perspective
Recent success in faith-adjacent and historical content across film and streaming platforms has demonstrated strong demand for stories that engage spiritual themes without preaching. Becoming James is positioned squarely within that space.
Rights and Inquiries
Producers, studios, and representatives interested in discussing film or television rights are encouraged to reach out directly.
Rights Contact:
Email: press (at) pbmckenzie.com
Website: https://www.PBMcKenzie.com