Lionsgate has picked up the television rights to Sylvia Day’s bestselling book series Crossfire, according to Kevin Beggs, president of the Lionsgate Television Group, and executive vice president Chris Selak. The Crossfire books have sold over 12 million copies, and Amazon named the first book of the series – Bared to You – one of the 2012’s top 10 romance novels.
“The Crossfire series is an incredible property and it is a thrill to bring it to Lionsgate,” stated Selak. “Sylvia has created an enduring, sexy, and edgy story, and we’re looking forward to working with her to create a show that both excites and connects with audiences as her books have done.”
Commenting on the acquisition, author Day said, “I am thrilled to have Lionsgate as a partner on the Crossfire series. This is a studio that has been incredibly successful with book adaptations and I can’t wait to collaborate with them in bringing the story to life.”
The Plot: The Crossfire series centers on Eva Tramell, a young, up-and-comer in the advertising world, and billionaire businessman Gideon Cross, who are both trying to overcome their devastating and abusive pasts. As they are intensely drawn to one another, both physically and emotionally, the two must find a way to heal each other in order to move on and establish a healthy romantic relationship. Populated with a diverse cast of secondary characters and a vibrant Manhattan setting, Crossfire is both a contemporary and timeless tale of love and the fight for redemption.
