Stampede Ventures (Ordinary Angels, Space Cadet) has acquired Flavio Nuccitelli's debut novel Frenesia for development as an Italian-language series. Deadline reported that the book was originally published in 2021 by Italy's Fandango Libri and was honored at Rome's 2022 Rainbow Awards, which recognizes LGBTQIA+ works. Nuccitelli will collaborate with Stampede Ventures on the adaptation.
John-Paul Sarni, executive v-p., head of international content and IP acquisitions, Stampede, commented: "Flavio has created a fantastic lead character in Valerio--who, like so many students his age, is caught between the beauty of ancient Rome and a darker underground side of the city. A place where family, religion, and politics are omnipresent. We saw incredible celebrations around the world during Pride month this year and in continuing to support the community year-round, it's important to showcase a story that explores so many powerful themes of identity and self-discovery."