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EXCLUSIVE: Bob Yari’s Magenta Light Studios has acquired theatrical authorities successful aggregate territories to nan family-adventure movie Flavia, starring Molly Belle Wright, Martin Freeman, Jonathan Pryce and Toby Jones.
Magenta will merchandise nan Brit pic successful U.S. theaters connected December 4, 2026, and has besides acquired nan movie for Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and China.
From head Bharat Nalluri (Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day), nan movie is based connected nan Flavia de Luce bid of enigma novels by Alan Bradley. The Sky Original was released successful nan UK successful early April.
The synopsis reads: “Amateur detective. Master poisoner. Eleven years old. When Flavia finds a dormant assemblage astatine her family’s decaying British manor location and her begetter is accused of murder, she dives into her ain chaotic and fearless investigation, unearthing long-held family secrets and pitting herself against nan existent murderer. A small brilliant goes a agelong way.”
The movie was produced by Robert Mickelson, Paula Mazur, Mitchell Kaplan, and Chris Curling, done The Mazur Kaplan Company, Mystic Point Productions, and Zephyr Films, respectively. It was developed and co-financed by Telefilm Canada and Sky. The screenplay was written by Susan Coyne (Daisy Jones and nan Six).
“Flavia is nan benignant of enigma escapade that’s meant to beryllium knowledgeable pinch an audience, afloat of suspense, humor, surprises, and heart. American moviegoers are going to observe an unforgettable young heroine successful Flavia de Luce, brought brilliantly to life by Molly Belle Wright. I’m thrilled that audiences crossed nan U.S. will get to bask this movie together connected nan large surface later this year,” said Nalluri.
“From nan infinitesimal we saw Flavia, we knew it was a movie audiences would want to observe successful theaters. It’s uncommon to find a family enigma pinch this level of intelligence, charm, and wide commercialized appeal. Alan Bradley created a beloved characteristic successful Flavia de Luce, and Bharat Nalluri’s adjustment delivers a caller cinematic acquisition that we’re proud to bring to U.S. audiences,” commented Bob Yari, CEO of Magenta Light Studios.
