BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.,
Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Netflix, the world's leading Internet television network,
confirmed that filming of a new original series created and
directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Manolo
Caro (Tales of an inmoral couple, Elvira I'll Give You My
Life But I'm Using It, Love of My Loves, I Don't Know Whether to
Slit My Veins or Leave Them Long) will begin in Mexico early 2017. The untitled Manolo Caro project will be available across all
190 Netflix territories.
The half-hour dark comedy, which will be filmed in 4K, revolves
around a seemingly successful and idyllic family-run flower
business full of dysfunctional secrets. One day, the patriarch
finds out his longtime mistress has suddenly passed away and he
decides to bring their children into the household alongside his
current wife and family who didn't know they existed. The series
explores the need to protect and forgive loved ones, no matter how
uncomfortable.
"I really wanted to work with Netflix which comes along with
great responsibility as it represents international exposure for
the entire team. I am happy to take on this challenge as I will
have the opportunity to enjoy the unconditional support and
creative freedom needed to tell this great story," said filmmaker
Manolo Caro.
"Manolo is the only filmmaker in Mexico to have been a part of the top ten
highest grossing movies over the last three consecutive years. His
exceptional talent will be reflected on the screen and we are sure
he will delight thousands of Netflix members around the world,"
said Erik Barmack, Netflix vice
president of international originals. "The success of Club de
Cuervos in Mexico and in other countries reaffirms our
bet on Mexican talent and productions like the upcoming
Ingobernable, and this new project with Manolo," he
concluded.
With 13 episodes, the original series from Netflix will be
produced by Rafa Ley and
Stacy Perskie from Noc Noc
Cinema.
This project will be part of the Netflix Original productions
slate filmed in Latin America
including Narcos, Club de Cuervos, Ingobernable, 3%, Edha, O Matador
and the untitled project from Jose
Padilha based on current events in Brazil.
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