As part of its promotional efforts for the new thriller [Smoke](https://apple.co/44cq2Y1), Apple has enlisted series creator and writer Dennis Lehane to conduct its inaugural AMA on Reddit, where he will address your pressing queries. Here’s how to participate.
Previously, Apple has featured AMAs with authors and creators such as Dan Erickson ([Severance](https://tv.apple.com/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx&at=1000l3cvR)) and Blake Crouch ([Dark Matter](https://apple.co/3ThkbL1)). Now, it’s Dennis Lehane’s turn to engage with Reddit users and discuss his creative methods, the adaptation of works across different formats, and much more.
Here’s how he presented himself on the [AMA page](https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/1lp933w/im_dennis_lehane_i_wrote_for_the_wire_published_a/):
> I’m Dennis Lehane. I was a writer for The Wire, authored several books ([Shutter Island](https://apple.co/3ZWZ701), [Mystic River](https://apple.co/3G5ICYX), [Gone, Baby, Gone](https://apple.co/3GnDboe)), and produced the miniseries [Blackbird](https://apple.co/4nIAiiK). My new show on AppleTV+ is called [Smoke](https://apple.co/44cq2Y1). AMA!
> Hello Reddit! I’m Dennis Lehane, and this marks my debut AMA. I’m thrilled to be here to respond to inquiries regarding filmmaking, literature, television, and our new drama-thriller miniseries featuring Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett titled [Smoke](https://apple.co/44cq2Y1) on AppleTV+. I’ll be available from 11:00am-12:30pm PST tomorrow. Looking forward to your questions!
Here are some queries that users on Reddit have submitted in advance:
– **Ajb_ftw:** What do you believe has been the most true-to-form adaptation of your artistic vision?
– **Rodan_:** Were you bothered by the promotional material for [Smoke](https://apple.co/44cq2Y1) disclosing so many plot details?
– **tekkenusers:** What TV writing advice do you suggest ignoring?
– **StanTheManInBK:** Is a hotdog considered a sandwich?
The AMA will occur at [r/Television](https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/1lp933w/im_dennis_lehane_i_wrote_for_the_wire_published_a/), starting at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET, and will continue for roughly 90 minutes. If you’re a fan of Lehane or have always wanted clarity on a scene from [Shutter Island](https://apple.co/3ZWZ701), this is your opportunity.
[Watch Smoke now on Apple TV+](https://apple.co/44cq2Y1).
Apple TV+ is [available for $9.99 per month](https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.4000?itscg=30200&itsct=tv%5C_box%5C_link&at=1000l3cvR) and showcases popular TV shows and films like [Ted Lasso](https://tv.apple.com/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy&at=1000l3cvR), [Severance](https://tv.apple.com/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx&at=1000l3cvR), [The Studio](https://tv.apple.com/show/the-studio).
