Liza Minnelli’s Upcoming Memoir Optioned For TV Adaptation; Magnolia Hill & Warner Bros. To Produce

Lynette Rice

3 December 2024 at 3:56 pm·2-min read

The life story of Liza Minnelli could be coming to television.

Magnolia Hill Productions has optioned Minnelli’s forthcoming memoir for adaptation through Warner Bros. Television. The tome is set to explore her journey as an artist, as well as her triumphs and struggles and unique perspective on Hollywood history. It will also focus on the impact of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) on Minnelli’s life.

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The memoir is the result of more than 15 years of recorded conversations between Minnelli and her long-term creative partner Michael Feinstein. Investigative journalists and best-selling authors Josh Getlin and Heidi Evans are collaborators on the autobiography, which is being published by Grand Central Publishing.

“I am beyond excited to work with Sam Haskell of Magnolia Hill Productions and Warner Bros. Television on bringing my story to life in this special way,” Minnelli said. “Sam has been a dear friend and an invaluable part of my professional life, and I couldn’t think of a more fitting collaborator for this incredibly personal project. I can’t wait to share my story with the world. I would not trust this story with anyone besides Sam. My belief was always, ‘Tell it when I’m gone!’ SUD isn’t about willpower or strength. It is about the wiring of our brains. It is about how genetics impact our lives and the lives of those we love, and it is now time to remove shame and stigma. I’m grateful to experience longevity by working on recovery every day of my life.”

“Liza’s story is one of the most extraordinary, inspiring, and unforgettable in entertainment history,” added Haskell. “It is an honor to have the opportunity to bring her incredible life to the screen, and I am thrilled to continue our long-standing friendship through this collaboration.”

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