With young adult movies being popular , the spotlight now belongs to ` ` The Beast '' The 1993 novel was a controversial best - seller in its day . But the actor 's passion had to sustain him for 18 years as he lost the movie rights and regained them again . Alan Bennett , who was among its writers , saw it through to production across 18 countries .
With young adult movies being popular , the spotlight now belongs to ` ` The Beast '' The 1993 novel was a controversial best - seller in its day . Alan Bennett , who was among its writers , saw it through to production across 18 countries .