Ariella Glaser will star in the upcoming mystery thriller Flavia, an adaptation of Alan Bradley’s bestselling book series about a young investigator who solves a difficult family mystery. Martin Freeman, Jonathan Pryce, and Toby Jones will front the film’s ensemble cast.
The plot revolves around an 11-year-old protagonist who discovers a dead body at her family’s dilapidated British manor house and becomes involved in a murder inquiry targeting her father. Glaser will play Ophelia de Luce, the sister of the main character played by Molly Belle Wright.
Veteran filmmaker Bharat Nalluri will bring the story to life, and Susan Coyne—known for her work on “Daisy Jones and the Six”will handle the screenplay. The concept comes at a time when there is a growing interest in adolescent detective stories, similar to the recent success of the BBC-Netflix series “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”
Glaser’s acting resume is becoming increasingly impressive. Her most recent appearances are “White Bird,” in which she co-starred with Gillian Anderson and Helen Mirren, and “Radioactive,” in which she acted alongside Anya Taylor-Joy.
The film has already received international distribution, with Protagonist Pictures representing it at the American Film Market. Sky has acquired the UK rights, and the film has sold in numerous European markets, indicating a significant potential for worldwide appeal.
With a gripping premise and a brilliant cast, “Flavia” is an entertaining study of family secrets and youthful investigative abilities.
