Harlequin Teaming With Centinel Media To Create Romance Movies & Series For TV

Lynette Rice

10 October 2024 at 12:43 pm·2-min read

If you’ve been thinking TV needs more bodice-ripping movies and series, this announcement is for you.

Harlequin is teaming with independent production and distribution company Centinel Media to create “uplifting romantic entertainment.” The plan is to adapt select Harlequin novels into standalone movies and series for TV over three years, beginning in 2025.

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The first book-to-film adaptations include fan-favorite titles Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy; The Dachshund Wears Prada by Stefanie London; Sweet on You by Carla de Guzman; Second-Guessing Fate by Claire Robyns; Ordinary Girl in a Tiara by Jessica Hart; and a movie inspired by the world of Harlequin’s long-running Montana Mavericks series.

“We’re thrilled to enter this partnership to bring our romance novels to the small screen, blending the best of Harlequin storytelling with a touch of movie magic. We’re excited to continue expanding the Harlequin universe and provide more entry points for audiences to experience Harlequin stories,” said Brent Lewis, EVP & Publisher, Harlequin Brand Group, in a statement.

The films and series will be executive produced by Centinel’s Founder and CEO, Craig Cegielski, Centinel COO, Susan Oman Gross and Brent Lewis, EVP & Publisher, Harlequin Brand Group. The Harlequin cinematic universe is curated and supported by Centinel creative executives Dandi Dewey, Matthew McCue and Beth Miller.

“Our partnership with Harlequin has been a rewarding collaboration as we curate this expansive cinematic universe as we bring incredible love stories from the page to screen. Together we’re working toward launching films and series that will captivate new fans and reward the loyal readers who return to Harlequin time and time again,” said Craig Cegielski, Founder and CEO, Centinel Media.

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Harlequin Teaming With Centinel Media To Create Romance Movies & Series For TV

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