Renowned novelist Nicholas Sparks and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan have teamed up on a unique project that blends Sparks' romance storytelling with Shyamalan's supernatural twist elements, resulting in the novel 'Remain' and an upcoming film adaptation.

The collaboration originated from both artists sharing ideas that merge their genres, with Sparks writing the novel and Shyamalan developing the screenplay, aiming to craft a story filled with unexpected twists.

Initially, Shyamalan was set to only write the screenplay with another director, but he decided to direct the film himself, reflecting the strong trust and camaraderie between the two creators.

The story centers around Tate, a man suffering from depression who encounters supernatural phenomena that challenge his skepticism, ultimately illustrating themes of love, grief, and salvation.

Tate, the protagonist, begins the story skeptical of supernatural events but becomes convinced of their reality through his personal experiences, which help him heal from grief.

Shyamalan, known for supernatural films, has embraced working in different genres, aiming for high-quality performances and cinematography, and sees this project as a departure from his usual dark themes.

Sparks learned he can write a novel relatively quickly but needs months afterward to recover emotionally and mentally from the process.

Sparks hopes readers will enjoy 'Remain,' recommend it, and remember its themes long after finishing.

The project symbolizes a significant personal milestone for both creators, with Sparks describing it as a positive life experience and Shyamalan viewing it as a test of his creative evolution.

The novel and film have different twists and endings to encourage audiences to experience each separately, with the authors intentionally keeping them distinct.

Their collaboration was built on mutual respect, friendship, and shared values, especially regarding faith, love, and the supernatural, making it a unique artistic experiment.

Filmed in Rhode Island with locations resembling Cape Cod, 'Remain' is currently in post-production, with both creators expressing enthusiasm about the creative growth from this partnership.