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First Female-Authored Godfather Novel on Connie Corleone, Film Adaptation Planned

5/18/2026

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Random House announced that Adriana Trigiani will write a new Godfather novel, Connie, due fall 2027.
The estate-approved book, the first Godfather novel by a woman, follows Connie Corleone, Don Vito’s daughter played by Talia Shire, as she rises in a male-dominated world.
Paramount Pictures is developing a film adaptation, expanding the franchise after winning screen-rights disputes.

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Random House announced that Adriana Trigiani will write a new Godfather novel, Connie, due fall 2027.
The estate-approved book, the first Godfather novel by a woman, follows Connie Corleone, Don Vito’s daughter played by Talia Shire, as she rises in a male-dominated world.
Paramount Pictures is developing a film adaptation, expanding the franchise after winning screen-rights disputes.