Rebelle Media & MGM Television Acquire Rights To Adapt Sarah Adams' 'When In Rome' Series

Rebelle Media and MGM Television have acquired the television adaptation rights for Sarah Adams' "When In Rome" book series. The announcement was made by Amanda Palley, Co-Founder of Rebelle Media, during a "Romance on the Big Screen: Why It's About Damn Time" panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday. Adams' "When In Rome" series is a popular romance novel collection, with the first book in the series, "When in Rome," published in 2022. The acquisition signifies a growing trend of popular romance literature being adapted for television, catering to a significant audience demand for the genre. The specific details regarding the production timeline, casting, or network for the adaptation were not immediately disclosed following the panel announcement. Rebelle Media has been active in acquiring rights for literary adaptations, aiming to bring compelling stories to visual media platforms. MGM Television, a subsidiary of Amazon, has a robust history of producing successful television series across various genres. The partnership between these two entities suggests a strong potential for a high-quality production that honors the source material of Adams' beloved series. The "When In Rome" series has garnered a substantial readership, making it a highly anticipated adaptation for fans of contemporary romance novels. This move by Rebelle Media and MGM Television underscores the commercial viability and cultural impact of romance fiction in the current entertainment landscape.