Brie Larson Stars & Exec Produces Paramount’s ‘One Italian Summer’

Room Best Actress Oscar winner Brie Larson will star as Katy Silver and serve as an executive producer for Paramount Pictures’ upcoming feature adaptation of Rebecca Serle’s New York Times‑bestselling novel One Italian Summer.

The picture is scheduled for a theatrical release on Mother’s Day weekend, May 12 2028, and will showcase the Amalfi Coast’s picturesque setting as the backdrop for a mother‑daughter tale of healing after loss.

The story follows a young woman who, following a devastating loss, discovers an extraordinary way to reconnect with her mother and explore deeper layers of love and identity.

Directed by Harry Bradbeer, the former director of Enola Holmes and its sequel, the film will be written by UTA‑represented Flora Greeson. Serle, whose New York Times bestseller Expiration Dates is set for Amazon MGM Studios with Emma Roberts, will also executive produce the adaptation alongside David Stone of TFC Productions.

Greeson, whose debut feature The High Note starred Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross, has recently written Princess Diaries 3 for Disney, bringing a track record of adapting popular source material.

Larson’s filmography includes Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, and The Marvels, as well as the Apple TV+ series Lessons in Chemistry, which earned her Emmy, SAG, Critics Choice, and Golden Globe nominations.

She also voices Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and is slated to appear in FX’s Cry Wolf, Amazon MGM Studios’ Close Personal Friends, and Sony’s Skeletons.

Beyond acting, Larson has directed and produced Disney+ projects Growing Up, Remembering, and the Emmy‑winning Messy Truth VR Experience, as well as her feature directorial debut Unicorn Store.

## Background & Context

Rebecca Serle’s One Italian Summer, published by Atria, is a New York Times‑bestselling novel that follows a young woman’s journey to reconnect with her mother after a devastating loss.

Set against the Amalfi Coast’s dramatic cliffs and azure waters, the story blends a moving narrative with a magical tone that explores love, life, and self‑discovery. Serle’s bestselling status has drawn major studio interest for its cinematic potential.

Serle’s catalog also includes the New York Times bestseller Expiration Dates, which is set for Amazon MGM Studios with Emma Roberts, and Once and Again, which is in early development at Apple Original Films under Liz Tigelaar.

She also developed the hit TV adaptation Famous in Love, based on her YA series, which has already begun production. These projects underscore Serle’s reputation as a sought‑after storyteller across film and television.

## Production Team and Cast

Harry Bradbeer, known for directing the Enola Holmes films and its sequel, will helm One Italian Summer from Temple Hill Entertainment. Bradbeer’s résumé also includes television work on Killing Eve and Ramy, and he is currently post‑production on Netflix’s A Matter of Time featuring Ben Stiller and Nicholas Galitzine.

His experience in blending mystery and character‑driven storytelling is expected to translate into the film’s emotional core.

Flora Greeson, whose debut feature The High Note starred Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross, adapted the novel for screen under UTA representation. She also wrote Princess Diaries 3 for Disney, demonstrating her ability to translate popular literary properties into visual media.

Temple Hill Entertainment, represented by UTA, backs the production alongside TFC Productions and Paramount.

## Release and Market

The film’s May 12 release positions it on a Mother’s Day weekend that also features Warner Bros./New Line’s Final Destination 7. Paramount has scheduled a wide theatrical rollout across the United States, aiming to capitalize on holiday audiences seeking heartfelt dramas.

The studio is reportedly exploring promotional partnerships tied to the Amalfi Coast setting and the novel’s bestseller appeal.

No official distributor partners beyond Paramount have been announced, but the studio plans to leverage the film’s literary pedigree in its marketing strategy. The release also aligns with a broader industry trend of adapting best‑selling novels for holiday slots.

Audience reception will be closely watched as the film competes with genre‑heavy blockbusters and family‑friendly fare.

One Italian Summer is poised to become a standout release for Mother’s Day, thanks to an Oscar‑winning star, a seasoned director, and a proven author at the helm. Fans of Larson and Serle can look forward to a film that promises both emotional depth and cinematic beauty.