Oscar winning actress Brie Larson (Room) will star as Katy Silver and executive produce Paramount Pictures' movie adaptation of Rebecca Serle's bestselling novel One Italian Summer, Deadline reported. Harry Bradbeer (Enola Holmes franchise filmmaker) is directing the Temple Hill Entertainment production. The film is set to be released in theaters for Mother's Day weekend, May 12, 2028. Serle will executive produce alongside David Stone of TFC Productions.
"Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Italy's Amalfi Coast, One Italian Summer is a moving and magical story about the enduring bond between mothers and daughters. Following a devastating loss, a young woman is given an extraordinary opportunity to reconnect with her mother in a new light, leading to unexpected discoveries and a deeper understanding of love, life, and herself," Deadline noted.