Liza Minnelli‘s memoir, set for spring 2026 via Grand Central Publishing, is also in the works as a TV series. Warner Bros. TV and Magnolia Hill have partnered to option the project, Variety has learned.
Minnelli is writing the book alongside her longtime friend and collaborator Michael Feinstein as well as Josh Getlin and Heidi Evans, while development on the series is led by Sam Haskell, founder of Magnolia Hill and Minnelli’s former agent.
Along with her career in entertainment, the book and TV series will focus on Minnelli’s experience with substance use disorder (SUD).
“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 in a statement. “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,” Haskell said. “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.”
From Variety US