A Céline Dion TV Series Is Officially In The Works

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A new TV series chronicling Céline Dion’s early childhood has officially been greenlit, with the singer’s brother Jacques Dion set to produce.

A TV series chronicling the early life of beloved Canadian chanteuse Céline Dion and her family is officially in the works. The series will follow Céline’s early years growing up in Charlemagne, Quebec, (a small, predominantly French-speaking town about 50 kilometers northeast of Montreal), and traces her formative years growing up in a modest, music-filled household. The series will show her bond with her mother Thérèse and the close-knit dynamic of 14 sibling relationships that shaped her path to global superstardom.

Tentatively titled Growing Up Dion [working title], the series marks the first time that the “My Heart Will Go On” singer’s family has formally supported a dramatized adaptation of her childhood. It is set to be produced by her brother Jacques Dion, and is based on the book Dion, A Family Saga, written by her nephew Jimmy Dion, who is also Jacques’ son. The upcoming series will have Zoë Green as a showrunner.

“This series represents something deeply meaningful for our family, as it captures the spirit, struggles, and love that defined our upbringing,” Jacques told Deadline in a statement. “We are proud to finally share this story with the world in a way that feels true to who we are.”

Casting is to come and thoughts will naturally turn to who will portray Céline in the upcoming series. She was previously played by Valérie Lemercier in 2021 musical comedy-drama Aline and Christine Ghawi in 2008’s Céline. She has also been portrayed by the Tony-nominated Marla Mindelle in Broadway jukebox musical Titanique, a Titanic parody which retells the movie’s events from her perspective.

The Canadian “Queen of Power Ballads” is undoubtedly one of the most popular singers of all time. She has won tons of awards, has been making music for decades and seven of her albums have sold at least 10 million copies worldwide. She has recently been battling Stiff Person Syndrome but is back in good health and will soon tour Paris, coming two years after her comeback live performance at the olympics.

The upcoming Céline TV series is still in the early stages of development and production, so there will be plenty of updates to come.