Tika Sumpter has co-written and is starring in the upcoming romantic comedy Unt. Sisters in Italy, which is directed by Tyler Perry for Amazon MGM Studios. The film represents a significant collaboration between Sumpter and Perry, who have previously worked together on projects such as A Madea Christmas and the TV series The Haves and the Have Nots.
Film Details:
- Title: Unt. Sisters in Italy
- Director: Tyler Perry
- Co-writer: Tika Sumpter (with Kemiyondo Coutinho)
- Production Status: Currently in production
Plot Overview: The film follows two estranged sisters who are called to Italy after the death of their mother. They learn that their mother owned a bed and breakfast in the Italian countryside. As they process their grief and strained relationship, they must also complete a series of tasks left by their mother, designed to help heal their bond and inspire them to embrace life fully.
This project is especially significant as it marks the final film in Perry’s four-picture deal with Amazon MGM Studios. The deal also includes previously released films such as Divorce in the Black, and upcoming titles like Black, White & Blue and Joy Ridge. For Sumpter, Unt. Sisters in Italy holds personal meaning, as her experiences as the youngest sibling influenced the film’s exploration of family dynamics.
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