Elizabeth Hunter will adapt the novel for television and serve as executive producer and showrunner. She is known for films “Jumping the Broom” (2011) and “The Fighting Temptations.”

“Summer on the Bluffs” reps the first installment of Hostin’s summer trilogy. The book became an instant New York Times bestseller upon its release. The second novel, “Summer on Sag Harbor,” also became a New York Times bestseller when it dropped in May. The third book, “Summer on Highland Beach,” is set to publish on May 28, 2024. 

In 2021, Variety announced the launch of Sunny Hostin Productions, a global, multi-platform media company creating content that highlights important social justice issues, meaningful stories and underrepresented groups. Hostin serves as Founder & CEO, while Regina Jansen serves as Head of Development for the company. Summer on the Bluffs marks the first project for Sunny Hostin Productions.

In 2019, Spencer launched her production company, Orit Entertainment, which she runs with partner and producer Brian Clisham and head of production and development Stephanie Kluft. Projects under the Orit Entertainment banner include the scripted series “Truth Be Told” and “Self-Made: Inspired by The Life of Madam C.J. Walker.” In November, Orit premiered two docuseries, “Lost Women of Highway 20” and “Feds,” as part of their partnership with ID and October Films.