MGM Television To Adapt ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’

Laura Lewis (Rebelle Media) is partnering with MGM Television. Their first project together will be the TV series adaptation of "The Sicilian Inheritance". The book  was written by Jo Piazza and it's been described as a destination-based murder mystery. 

Here is a statement from Lindsay Sloane, head of MGM Television about the project: 

“We look forward to progressing this partnership between MGM Television and Rebelle Media with The Sicilian Inheritance”. This is exactly the kind of story MGM Television strives to create – filled with intrigue, drama, and complex characters – set against the stunning backdrop of Sicily. I look forward to continuing our relationship with Laura and to adapting Jo’s excellent work for the screen.”

Here is a statement from Laura Lewis of Rebelle Media about the project:

 “I’ve loved working with Lindsay, Caroline and the rest of the MGM team over the past few years and this feels like such a natural evolution of our relationship. And to kick it off with my friend and frequent collaborator Jo Piazza’s juicy book is the proverbial cherry on top. MGM and I share similar tastes, a passion for shows born from books, as well as a desire to find and tell addictive and engaging female-driven stories. When you find your people, you want to do more and more with them.”

Here is a statement from the author herself, Jo Piazza, about the project: 

“During a time when women’s rights are being consistently rolled back we need more stories than ever about strong and ambitious female characters defying the odds. Sicilian delivers that in a delicious package that also whisks readers and viewers away to the gorgeous island of Sicily. I chose to partner with Laura more than eight years ago because she has a true vision about how women should be portrayed onscreen and the power of storytelling to be an engine for cultural change. We are so happy to have found a home at MGM who shares our belief in what this show will be.”

Here is the goodreads synopsis of "The Sicilian Inheritance" by Jo Piazza:

From bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jo Piazza, comes a transporting novel rooted in the author's own family history about a long-awaited trip to Sicily, a disputed inheritance, and a family secret that some will kill to protect . . .

Sara Marsala barely knows who she is anymore after the failure of her business and marriage. On top of that, her beloved great-aunt Rosie passes away, leaving Sara bereft with grief. But Aunt Rosie's death also opens an escape from her life and a window into the past by way of a plane ticket to Sicily, a deed to a possibly valuable plot of land, and a bombshell family secret. Rosie believes Sara's great-grandmother Serafina, the family matriarch who was left behind while her husband worked in America, didn’t die of illness as family lore has it . . . she was murdered.

Thus begins a twist-filled adventure that takes Sara all over the picturesque Italian countryside as she races to solve a mystery and prove her birthright. Flashing back to the past, we meet Serafina, a feisty and headstrong young woman in the early 1900s thrust into motherhood in her teens, who fought for a better life not just for herself but for all the women of her small village. Unsurprisingly it isn’t long before a woman challenging the status quo finds herself in danger.

As Sara discovers more about Serafina she also realizes she is coming head-to-head with the same menacing forces that took down her great-grandmother. At once an immersive multigenerational mystery and an ode to the undaunted heroism of everyday women, The Sicilian Inheritance is an atmospheric, page-turning delight.

​Source: Deadline