Skydance is developing a limited series based on Liza Minnelli's best-selling memoir, "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!," with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard LaGravenese attached to adapt the project. Sources confirmed to Page Six that LaGravenese, known for his work on "The Fisher King" and "Behind the Candelabra," met with Minnelli recently in Los Angeles to discuss the series.
LaGravenese is also set to serve as a co-executive producer and writer, joining forces with Berlanti Productions and Magnolia Hill Productions. Berlanti partners Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, alongside Berlanti Productions' production president Leigh London Redman, and Magnolia Hill's Sam Haskell are also involved. Magnolia Hill and Warner Bros. Television initially optioned the rights to Minnelli's book in 2024, prior to its release.
"The Fisher King" and "Behind the Candelabra" scribe LaGravenese is also the showrunner for the upcoming Netflix miniseries "The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey." Haskell previously collaborated with Dolly Parton on numerous film and television projects.
Minnelli's memoir, released in March, became a No. 1 best-seller on The New York Times, London Times, and USA Today charts, with 48 global editions. The book, co-authored with Michael Feinstein, chronicles Minnelli's storied life, from her Hollywood heritage and iconic career to her experiences at Studio 54, her marriages, and her journey with substance use disorder. Feinstein is also launching AMFM (American Music Forms Memories), an artistic-scientific platform, with partners including CommHIT CEO Dr. Kendra Siler.