CJ on film

I really want to make a new film based on my novel. But instead of an adaptation, do an "inspiration" -- that is, same protagonist, same journey, many of the same devices, but a more simple rendering to avoid the parts that are virtually impossible in a no-budget shoot, like scenes in the 1960s etc. A more simple rendering of the same journey, is the deal.

I'm thinking along these lines lately. Still waiting for interested actor to finish the book. Even if he passes, I could cast someone else, of course.

I'd need to write a script ... so we are looking at, what?, a 2013 shoot? My wife likes me to have distant deadlines. Keeps me going ha ha.