


Martin is repped by is repped by WME, Morris Yorn and Barnes and Oronde Garrett, Ingrid Law was represented by Writers House and UTA. At the beginning of the book she is worried about obtaining her savvy when she reaches 13. She is the third child of the family, and the first girl. “This novel has resonated with children for over a decade, and we’re honored to have the opportunity to partner with Marsai Martin, one of the youngest producers in Hollywood, to bring this story to a new generation. Savvy is an exciting read, and will be equally as thrilling when brought to life on screen” said Walden CEO Frank Smith. Mississippi Beaumont (nick-named Mibs) is the protagonist of the novel Savvy by Ingrid Law. “Although this story is laced with supernatural characteristics, at its core it’s the story of a young girl trying to unlock her potential, something that we can all relate to, with or without superpowers,” said Martin. She also made history as the youngest person to serve as an executive producer on a major Hollywood film with Little, which she conceptualized, pitched and starred in. It is the latest move by Martin, who has earned seven NAACP Image Awards and 2 BET Awards for her Black-ish role. Marsai Martin's 'Saturdays' Comedy Pilot Picked Up To Series By Disney ChannelĮlizabeth Chandler, who wrote the screenplay for The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, had previously been hired, in 2011, to write a script for an adaptation, but it never went to screen.
