Liza Minnelli Life Story Becoming a TV Series as Oscar-Nominated Writer Joins Project
A memoir moves toward television
LaGravenese, whose credits include The Fisher King and Behind the Candelabra, will write and co-executive produce the adaptation. The Fisher King earned him an Academy Award nomination. According to Page Six, the project is reportedly being developed for Skydance. Producers involved include Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, Berlanti Productions president Leigh London Redman, and Sam Haskell of Magnolia Hill Productions.
How the project began
Magnolia Hill Productions and Warner Bros. Television first announced the adaptation in December 2024, after optioning Minnelli’s memoir. The creative team has reportedly been meeting with her about bringing her story to the screen.
Minnelli previously said she was excited to work with Haskell, her former agent and longtime friend. She said she hoped sharing her experiences would help reduce shame and stigma around substance use disorder.
The story behind the memoir
Released in March, the memoir was developed with Minnelli’s longtime friend Michael Feinstein, as well as writers Josh Getlin and Heidi Evans. It recounts her childhood as the daughter of Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli, her rise to fame, marriages, and experiences with substance use disorder and recovery.
No release details yet
The adaptation remains in development. No casting announcements, production dates, or premiere plans have been revealed. Earlier this year, Minnelli also drew attention for memoir revelations, including her account of appearing with Lady Gaga at the 2022 Oscars.
Key points
- Richard LaGravenese will write and co-executive produce the limited series.
- The project was announced in December 2024 after the memoir was optioned.
- The memoir covers Minnelli’s career, family, marriages, and recovery.
- No casting, production dates, or premiere plans have been announced.