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Karol G, the renowned Colombian singer-songwriter behind hits like Ahora Me Llama with Bad Bunny, appears in Netflix’s latest crime drama, Griselda.

The series, starring Sofía Vergara, has debuted on Netflix, and excitement builds as fans anticipate seeing Vergara portray a notorious drug lord – a far cry from her role in Modern Family.

Karol G shared glimpses from the Griselda premiere on Instagram, featuring photos and a video alongside Vergara and the rest of the cast.

The series follows Griselda Blanco, a Colombian woman who established one of the most lucrative cartels in history.

Set in the backdrop of 1970s and ’80s Miami, Blanco’s deadly combination of unexpected brutality and charisma allowed her to skillfully navigate the realms of business and family.

This adept balancing act earned her the moniker “the Godmother,” solidifying her widespread recognition during that era.

Karol G plays a sex worker in Griselda

Karol G,...

Sofia Vergara is stepping out in Miami to promote her Netflix series!

The 51-year-old Emmy-nominated actress and co-star Karol G posed together at the Griselda premiere on Tuesday (January 23) held at The Fillmore Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida.

Photos: Check out the latest pics of Sofia Vergara

Fellow cast members in attendance included Paulina Davila, Gabriel Sloyer, Diego Trujillo, Alberto Guerra, and Maximiliano Hernandez.

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Here’s the show’s official logline: Griselda is “inspired by the savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.”

“A devoted mother, Blanco’s lethal blend of charm and unsuspected savagery helped her expertly navigate between family and business leading her to become widely known as the ‘Godmother.’”

Griselda will be available for streaming on Netflix starting on Friday, Jan. 25 – watch the trailer here!

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Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) stars as Griselda Blanco, known as The Godmother of the underworld, in Netflix’s Griselda. The new trailer reveals Griselda’s not just a savvy businesswoman and mother, she’s also a killer who basically owns Miami.

“From the earliest days of my research for what became Narcos, [Griselda] leapt out at me as a fascinating character,” said series creator Eric Newman in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “I have always endeavored to humanize complicated people, many of whom have been considered evil, and Griselda offered both the greatest challenge and opportunity.”

In addition to Vergara, the six-episode limited series stars Alberto Guerra as Dario Sepúlveda, Christian Tappan as Arturo Mesa, Martín Rodríguez as Rivi Ayala, Juliana Aidén Martinez as June Hawkins, and Vanessa Ferlito as Carmen Gutiérrez. Carolina Giraldo (a.k.a Karol G), Fredy Yate, Paulina Dávila, José Zúñiga, Camilo Jiménez Varón,...

Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Griselda is ready for her close-up.

Today, Netflix unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming Sofia Vergara limited series, Griselda.

The six-part series will debut on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.

In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as "the Godmother."

This looks set to be a massive departure for Sofia Vergara, who was a lead on Modern Family before moving on to judge on America's Got Talent.

Vergara is also set to executive produce the series alongside Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz. Baiz is set to direct all six episodes.

Ingrid Escajeda (Justified) and...

Netflix has debuted the full-length trailer for Sofia Vergara‘s new limited series!

The 51-year-old Modern Family actress stars as Colombian drug cartel leader Griselda Blanco in the upcoming limited series Griselda, which will be available for streaming in early 2024.

Here’s the official logline: Griselda is “inspired by the savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.”

“A devoted mother, Blanco’s lethal blend of charm and unsuspected savagery helped her expertly navigate between family and business leading her to become widely known as the ‘Godmother.’”

The limited series also stars Karol G, Alberto Guerra, Vanessa Ferlito, Alberto Ammann, Christian Tappan, Diego Trujillo, Paulina Davila, Gabriel Sloyer, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Martin Rodriguez, and José Zúñiga.

We also have an update on Sofia‘s love life following her divorce from Joe Manganiello.

Griselda will hit Netflix on January 25, 2024.

"Queenpin. Innovator. Mother. Killer. Griselda is a woman of substance." Netflix has revealed the main trailer for their upcoming crime series called Griselda. This will launch for streaming January right the beginning of 2024. The series is about the life of Griselda Blanco, a real person, and a devoted mother who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. Though of course it's a fictionalized version of her story, created by the writers of "Justified" & "Narcos" before this. Sofia Vergara transforms in this series, inspired by Griselda Blanco, a woman who rose from obscurity to become known as "the Godmother" of the underworld in Colombia. Witness her lethal blend of charm & ruthlessness in this captivating series. The full ensemble cast includes Alberto Guerra, Vanessa Ferlito, Martin Rodriguez, Alberto Ammann, Christian Tappan, Diego Trujillo, Paulina Dávila, Gabriel Sloyer, Juliana Aidén Martinez, José Zúñiga, and making her on screen debut, Carolina Giraldo (a.

Sofia Vergara is leading a different type of modern family.

The sitcom alum transforms into Colombian cocaine queenpin Griselda Blanco, who was deemed the “Godmother” of the drug trade, for Netflix limited series “Griselda.” The show is created by “Narcos” showrunners Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, with Baiz directing all eight episodes. The series is written by Ingrid Escajeda and Doug Miro.

Per the official series description, “Griselda” is “inspired by the savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. A devoted mother, Blanco’s lethal blend of charm and unsuspected savagery helped her expertly navigate between family and business leading her to become widely known as the ‘Godmother.'”

Carolina Giraldo aka Karol G portrays Griselda’s confidante Carla, who is a close friend from Medellín that arrives in Miami alongside several other sex workers to help smuggle in product.

"I heard that you like my product... We can make a lot of money together." Netflix has revealed the first teaser trailer for a new criminal underworld series called Griselda, arriving for streaming January right the beginning of 2024. The series is about the life of Griselda Blanco, a real person, and a devoted mother who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. Though of course it's a fictionalized version of her story, created by the writers of "Justified" and "Narcos" before this. Here's the tagline: "La Jefa is coming." Sofia Vergara transforms in this series, inspired by Griselda Blanco, a woman who rose from obscurity to become "the Godmother" of the underworld in Colombia. Witness her lethal blend of charm & ruthlessness in this captivating series. The full ensemble cast includes Alberto Guerra, Vanessa Ferlito, Martin Rodriguez, Alberto Ammann, Christian Tappan, Diego Trujillo, Paulina Dávila, Gabriel Sloyer, Juliana Aidén Martinez,...

Are you ready to see Sofia Vergara like never before?

Netflix has revealed Griselda, its limited series from the creators of Narcos, will premiere in 2024.

The six-part series will debut on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

All episodes will be available on day one, and with the series being billed as limited, we're sure it will be the entire series.

Yes, some projects have been renewed based on their success, so that could change down the line.

Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.

In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as "the Godmother."

Vergara is best known for playing the fun-loving Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on ABC's hit Modern Family.

Since 2020, she's been a judge on America's Got Talent,...

We’re seeing the first footage of Sofia Vergara as real-life drug queenpin Griselda Blanco in Netflix’s upcoming limited series, Griselda, which is set to premiere January 25, 2024.

Created by Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda and Carlo Bernard, the six-episode series chronicles the life of Colombian-born Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.”

Blanco burst onto the pop culture scene after her exploits were highlighted in the 2006 documentary Cocaine Cowboys and its sequel two years later from Billy Corben. She was portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Lifetime biopic Cocaine Godmother in 2018.

Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa), Martín Rodríguez (Rivi Ayala), Juliana Aidén Martinez (June Hawkins), Vanessa Ferlito (Carmen Gutiérrez) also star.

Netflix has slated Sofia Vergara’s drug cartel series “Griselda” for a January 2024 premiere date, and you can watch the first trailer for the latest show from the executive producers of “Narcos” right now.

The limited drama series, which hails from the creators and EPs of “Narcos,” will launch globally on Jan. 25, 2024 on the streamer. Vergara stars as Griselda Blanco, a savvy Colombian cartel leader who crafted one of the most profitable cartels in history.

The official logline is as follows: “In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”

“You’ve thought about me a lot, haven’t you?” Vergara’s Griselda says to a slew of wannabe distributors in the teaser. “I heard that you like my product. We can make a lot of money together.

Yaaas, queen(pin): Sofia Vergara’s limited series Griselda now has a release date at Netflix.

The drama, in which the Modern Family alum stars as real-life Colombian drug boss Griselda Blanco, will be released in its entirety — six one-hour episodes — on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.

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“In 1970s-80s Miami,” the official logline reads,...

New York-based streaming network FilmRise has acquired the Fast (free ad-supported streaming) rights to Canadian comedy series “Kim’s Convenience,” following an agreement with Canadian production company Thunderbird Entertainment, FilmRise announced on Wednesday.

The show’s five seasons, which are currently available by subscription VOD on Netflix, will have their own dedicated channel in addition to populating on some of the platform’s other channels globally. FilmRise plans to offer the show to Fast channels on IMDb TV, Pluto, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV+, the FilmRise Streaming Network and others.

Based on Ins Choi’s award-winning play of the same name, “Kim’s Convenience” tells the story of a Korean-Canadian family that runs a convenience store in Toronto. The show first premiered in 2016 on CBC, and gained a global following after debuting on Netflix in 2018. The cast includes Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Andrew Phung, Andrea Bang, Jean Yoon, Simu Liu and Nicole Power.

Netflix released a first look photo (above) of Sofia Vergara as real-life drug queenpin Griselda Blanco from the upcoming limited series, Griselda. The streamer also revealed 10 newly added cast members including Vanessa Ferlito and Juliana Aidén Martinez.

The six-episode series chronicles the life of Colombian-born Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. A devoted mother, Blanco’s lethal blend of charm and unsuspecting savagery helped her expertly navigate between family and business leading her to become widely known as the “Black Widow”.

A full list of the cast and the characters they’ll play can be found below.

Alberto Guerra (Narcos: Mexico) as “Dario”

Vanessa Ferlito as “Isabel”

Alberto Ammann (Narcos) as “Alberto Bravo”

Christian Tappan (The Great Heist) as “Arturo”

Diego Trujillo (Metastasis) as “German Panesso”

Paulina Davila (Luis Miguel) as “Carmen”

Gabriel Sloyer (Narcos) as “Diaz...

“Yo no estoy en peligro. El peligro soy yo” – Breaking Bad, Episode 6, Season 4. (Translation: “I’m not in danger. I am the danger.”)

Say hola to Walter Blanco, better known to U.S. audiences as Walter White, the quiet, cancer-stricken chemistry teacher turned meth cook in cult drama Breaking Bad. In Metastasis, Walter looks the same – actor Diego Trujillo’s craggy face, goatee and wire-rimmed glasses make him an eerie doppelgänger for Bryan Cranston – but he speaks Spanish and lives in the Colombian capitol of Bogotá.

“That was my favorite line from the series – it’s so dramatic,” says Trujillo...

I’m sure many American fans are still missing Breaking Bad, but they’ll have a chance to watch something similar when Metastasis – a Latin American adaptation of the acclaimed series, set in Colombia — debuts this summer. The premiere will simulcast in the U.S. June 8 on UniMás, Univision, and Galavisión before settling into its regular timeslot at 10pm Et Monday through Friday on UniMás. The plot should be very familiar to Bad fans. Instead of Walter White, the anti-hero here is Walter Blanco (Diego Trujillo), a modest high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Weighing his … Continue reading →

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Rob Riggle has joined the cast of The Pro. The NBC comedy pilot stars Rob Lowe as a fallen tennis doubles champion who reunites with his former partner (Riggle) after hitting hard times. I’m watching this one since it comes from out Emmy-winner Todd Holland as a director.

CNN is cutting back on Anderson Cooper. The news channel has pulled from the schedule AC360 Later a “more relaxed” companion series for Cooper’s regular news hour. If you’re not familiar with AC360 Later, that might be because it was infrequently scheduled and would sometimes disappear from the schedule for weeks. Did anyone catch it? Will you miss it?

Vulture talked with Sarah Paulson about the upcoming season of American Horror Story. (Yeah, we’re already talking about next season. Deal with it.) When asked if she’s preparing for her new role the same way Jessica Lange...

"Metástasis," a remake of AMC's popular series "Breaking Bad," is coming soon to Univision and you can now check out the first teaser and photo of Diego Trujillo as Walter Blanco below. "Metástasis" is the story of a struggling high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. He turns to a life of crime, producing and selling meth with a former student in order to secure his family.s financial future before he passes away. Sony Pictures Television and Teleset are behind the show, which also stars Roberto Urbina as Walter's accomplice, Jose Miguel Rosas; Sandra Reyes as Walter's wife, Cielo; and Julian Arango as Walter's brother-in-law and Colombian narcotics agent, Henry Navarro.

Sony Pictures just unveiled the first photo from "Metastasis," the upcoming remake of the "Breaking Bad" TV series targeted at Latin American audiences. And now we have a trailer for the new show. Watch it below. "Metastasis" follows the story of an unassuming chemistry teacher who is given a fatal diagnosis and enters a world of drugs and crime, where he ascends to power. The cast includes Diego Trujillo (El Capo) as Walter Blanco; Roberto Urbina (Che: Part 1) as Walter's accomplice, Jose Miguel Rosas; Sandra Reyes (El Cartel) as Walter's wife, Cielo; and Julian Arango (El Cartel) as Walter's brother-in-law and Colombian narcotics agent, Henry Navarro. The plan has been to copy the original series. In fact, "Breaking Bad" producer Vince Gilligan has been hire dto guide the Spanish-language version. Trailer:...

Walter White is headed to Colombia. The first trailer for Sony and Teleset's Spanish-language remake of Breaking Bad, titled Metastasis, has been released and shows Walter Blanco in all his tighty-whitey glory. An ominous, English-language voiceover promises "a fascinating retelling that will capture Hispanic audiences like never before." Photos: 'Breaking Bad': 10 Most Mind-Blowing Episodes Diego Trujillo portrays chemistry teacher-turned-meth cook Blanco, while Roberto Urbina plays Jose (Jesse Pinkman) and Sandra Reyes plays Cielo (Skyler White). The show also features a version of Walt's DEA agent brother in law Hank, now named Henry. As

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Super-sad about the end of "Breaking Bad?" Good news, then, it's coming back! In Spanish! Really!

The Spanish language remake of "Breaking Bad" – titled "Metástasis" – was announced a few months ago, but now we finally have a look at the weird, mirror-universe version that is the final product.

First, there's the classic shot of Walter White in his tightie-whities, except with Diego Trujillo playing Walter Blanco. (No, we're not joking.)

Then, there's the cast breakdown, which kind of, maybe looks like a high school play version of "Breaking Bad?"

We're most curious about whether Jose Miguel Rosas ("Metástasis") will say "Perra!" a lot (that's "bitch" in Spanish, Fyi), and if Cielo Blanco will get some weird plastic surgery between the first and second seasons of the show.

But easily the most surreal bit of all? The one that proves this isn't some sort of meth induced fever dream?...

With a surprising number of U.S. network and cable shows being remakes of foreign language hits, it's only fair that the reverse takes place.

The first trailer is online for Univision's "Metastasis," the upcoming Spanish-language remake of AMC's acclaimed "Breaking Bad" series which is set in Colombia.

Otherwise though, it's fairly faithful to the storyline with only a couple of changes (the motor home becomes a school bus).

Diego Trujillo plays Walter Blanco, a chemistry teacher-turned-meth cook. Roberto Urbina, Julian Arango and Sandra Reyes also star in the Jesse, Hank and Skyler roles respectively.

Colombia has taken note of the intense popularity of AMC's recently wrapped "Breaking Bad," and come up with their own Spanish-language remake of the show. Titled "Metastasis," the Colombian series features a lead character named -- drumroll, please -- Walter Blanco. Yes, really. Diego Trujillo plays chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-cook Blanco, with Roberto Urbina playing the Jesse Pinkman role (here named Jose), and Sandra Reyes playing Cielo (this would be their version of Skyler White, Walter's wife). The trailer for the series has a laughable voiceover, and we have to second the Playlist's observation that it generally comes off as more of an SNL parody than a remake to rival the original. Take a look for yourselves, below.

Feeling a void in your life now that "Breaking Bad" is over? Do you have a serviceable knowledge of Spanish? Well, you can get set to go down the meth drama road all over again as "Breaking Bad" is back, kind of, with a Spanish-language remake, though it may prove that copies are never as good as the original. Entitled "Metastasis," the Colombian show has Diego Trujillo in the the role of Walter Blanco (ha), the chemistry teacher who breaks bad. Jesse (Jose, played by Roberto Urbina), Skyler (Cielo, played by Sandra Reyes) and Hank (Henry, played by Julian Arango) are all here too, but one thing that isn't? An Rv. "Motor homes are not popular in Colombia," Angelica Guerra, Sony's Senior VP and managing director of production for Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market said. "So audiences will see Walter and Jose cooking up their first several...

Back in May, Sony Pictures announced that it was remaking "Breaking Bad" TV series for Latin American audiences, stating that the show is incredibly popular in the Us, but unknown in many other countries. The name of the show will be "Metastasis" and will actually copy the original series. In fact, "Breaking Bad" producer Vince Gilligan has been hired to guide the Spanish-language version. To get an idea of how similar it will be, click on the image below to see the first photo from "Metastasis," which looks a lot like some promotional material for the first season of "Breaking Bad." "Metastasis" follows the story of an unassuming chemistry teacher who is given a fatal diagnosis and enters a world of drugs and crime, where he ascends to power. The cast includes Diego Trujillo (El Capo) as Walter Blanco; Roberto Urbina (Che: Part 1) as Walter's accomplice, Jose Miguel Rosas; Sandra Reyes...

He is el que tocar. Or at least, after a few seasons, he will be.

Diego Trujillo stars as Walter White’s Colombian counterpart in Metástasis, an upcoming Spanish-language remake of Breaking Bad. The character’s name? Walter Blanco, naturally.

And that’s not the only literal translation the new show has in store: Instead of Jesse Pinkman, this Walter’s meth-cooking accomplice is named Jose Miguel Rosas (played by Robert Urbina). His wife’s name is Cielo (Sandra Reyes) — the Spanish word for “sky.” The cast is rounded out by Julian Arango as Henry Navarro, Walter’s narcotics agent brother-in-law.

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Get ready to meet Walter Blanco as Breaking Bad is getting a Spanish-language remake...

If you're already missing Breaking Bad and want to take the whole crazy trip again, you just might be in luck. Provided you speak Spanish.

Sony Pictures Television, the producers of Vince Gilligan's dearly departed drama has announced a remake for Latin American TV. Metastasis, which will be made in Colombia, will tell the story of put-upon chemistry teacher, Walter Blanco (Diego Trujillo) who partners up with former pupil Jose to manufacture drugs without the knowledge of his wife Cielo and brother-in-law Henry Navarro, who just happens to be a narcotics agent.

Gilligan has been consulted about the project, but the show, which will be co-produced by Colombian company Teleset, will take a slightly different tone. Hoping to enter the market dominated by hugely popular telenovelas, Metastasis will be...

It’s par for the course in the high stakes world of television that if an idea is successful, it will be replicated across other countries and cultures. The Us version of The Office is probably the most visible of these, being originally based on the eponymous UK sitcom created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the former taking the lead role.

It’s happened, to a greater or lesser extent, with tonnes of other shows – Spaced (UK) was turned into an unsuccessful Us pilot, as was Coupling (UK) and The Thick of It (UK) – the last of those being reformatted by creator Armando Iannucci into the American critical darling and extremely funny show Veep, airing on HBO and starring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss.

It may be common for sitcoms, but it also happens in other genres of television. Homeland is based on an Israeli TV show called Hatufim (Prisoners of War,...

Breaking Bad is following in the footsteps of Gossip Girl: Both will soon be broadcast en español. Sony Pictures Television announced yesterday that the Spanish-language Bb, rechristened Metastasis, will air on Univision's UniMas in the U.S. and will air throughout Latin America. The mostly Colombian cast includes Diego Trujillo as Walter Blanco; Roberto Urbina (who's had small parts on Grey's Anatomy and The Mentalist) as Jesse, now called Jose Miguel Rosas; and Sandra Reyes as Skyler, now called Cielo. Blanco means white, rosa means pink, and cielo means sky, so all of the naming conventions appear to be intact. ¡Bueno!

Plus a Spanish-language Breaking Bad and does Fox’s Gavin & Stacy remake work News

Fox unveiled its fall schedule which doesn’t include any of the big moves that people speculated would happen. Glee will air on Thursday (but will apparently take a hiatus) to make room for the Greg Kinnear series Rake. American Idol and The X-Factor aren’t cutting back. Tuesday nights continue to be comedy night. The one major change is a plan to move Bones and Raising Hope to Friday.

Fox also announced it is returning to the mini-series genre, reviving 24 as a 12-hour story and ordering Wayward Pines, a Twin Peaks-inspired thriller from The Playboy Club creator Chad Hodge. it’s also developing a mini-series about Billy the Kid.

Meanwhile, Fox also released trailers for its new shows. I have a feeling you’ll be most interested in Us & Them, the Americanization of Gavin & Stacey.

Sony Pictures has announced that it will remake its "Breaking Bad" TV Series for Latin American audiences. Called "Metastasis," the show will be available in most major Spanish-speaking markets. "Metastasis" follows the story of an unassuming chemistry teacher who is given a fatal diagnosis and enters a world of drugs and crime, where he ascends to power. The cast includes Diego Trujillo (El Capo) as Walter Blanco; Roberto Urbina (Che: Part 1) as Walter's accomplice, Jose Miguel Rosas; Sandra Reyes (El Cartel) as Walter's wife, Cielo; and Julian Arango (El Cartel) as Walter's brother-in-law and Colombian narcotics agent, Henry Navarro. "Critics and audiences love 'Breaking Bad' and its original take on the drug dealing business," said Sony. "It is a very relevant story for all audiences, produced with the highest standards, in spectacular locations with the best talent in the region."...

A "Breaking Bad" remake is officially coming to Unvision. Sony Pictures Television and Teleset will produce "Metástasis," a Spanish-language remake of the popular AMC drama.

“Critics and audiences love ‘Breaking Bad’ and its original take on the drug dealing business,” Angelica Guerra, senior vice president and managing director, production, Latin America and Us Hispanic for Sony Pictures Television, said in a statement. “It is a very relevant story for all audiences, produced with the highest standards, in spectacular locations with the best talent in the region.”

Diego Trujillo will play Walter Blanco, Robert Urbina will play his accomplice Jose Miguel Rosas, Sandra Reyes as Walter's wife Cielo and Julian Arango as Walter's brother-in-law Colombian narcotics agent Henry Navarro.

“‘Metástasis’ is masterfully complex and irresistibly compelling. We are sure the show can bring the audiences and acclaim garnered by the U.S. series to broadcasters in Latin America,” Alex Marin, senior...

Although Univision uncharacteristically went a little over-the-top when it prematurely trumpeted its Spanish-language remake of Breaking Bad, luckily everything worked out just fine—just like on Breaking Bad. Sony has now officially confirmed that it’s partnered with Univision on the show that will be renamed Metástasis—Spanish for “metastasis,” which is a word meaning “the rapid transference of disease that leads you to dealing meth, because fuck it.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Diego Trujillo, star of such series as El Capo and A Corazon Abierto, will take on the lead role of “Walter Blanco” (naturally). He’ll ...

Reports of a Spanish-language adaptation of "Breaking Bad" turned out to be only a little premature.

Univision announced last week that it would air a version of the Emmy-winning AMC series. The news took Sony, which owns the rights to "Breaking Bad," by surprise; the studio said that while a pilot for such a show, called "Metastasis," does exist, no deal had been made with Univision.

Over the weekend, however, the two companies appear to have ironed things out. Sony now says the show is going forward and will air on Univision's UniMas channel. There's no word on a premiere date yet.

"Metastasis" will follow the same story arc as "Breaking Bad," that of a chemistry teacher who's diagnosed with cancer and turns to cooking meth to provide his family with a nest egg, only to find he has an aptitude for the job. Colombian actor Diego Trujillo will play...

After a bit of confusion, it's officially true: The Spanish-language adaptation of "Breaking Bad" is a go, Sony Pictures Television said on Monday. The adaptation, titled "Metastasis" and starring El Capo" actor Diego Trujillo as, yes, Walter Blanco, will be produced by Sony Pictures Television and Teleset. Univision announced the project last week as part of its 2014 lineup -- but that apparently came as news to Sony, which owns "Breaking Bad." It contacted Univision and expressed its surprise, since a deal had not yet been struck, an individual with knowledge of the...

Univision jumped the gun on Friday when it announced during its upfront presentation that it has greenlighted a Spanish language adaptation of Breaking Bad — before there was a deal with series producer Sony Pictures Television. Now Sony TV is moving forward with the project, Metastasis, which the studio will co-produce with Teleset for Latin American audiences. The show has been cleared in most major Spanish speaking markets including Univision’s UniMas in the U.S.. Metástasis follows the story of an unassuming chemistry teacher who is given a fatal diagnosis and enters a world of drugs and crime, where he ascends to power. The cast includes Diego Trujillo as Walter Blanco; Roberto Urbina as Walter’s accomplice, Jose Miguel Rosas; Sandra Reyes as Walter’s wife, Cielo; and Julián Arango as Walter’s brother-in-law and Colombian narcotics agent, Henry Navarro. Sony has launched local productions of Married…With Children in 12 territories including Colombia,...

Sony Pictures Television and Teleset have announced that they will produce an original series adaptation of the smash hit U.S. drama "Breaking Bad" for Latin American audiences. "Metastasis" is the first adaptation of the award-winning series by Spt, a pioneer and industry leader in scripted formats. The show has been cleared in most major Spanish-speaking markets including Univision's UniMas in the U.S. Based on the critically-acclaimed hit drama now entering the explosive second half of its fifth and final season in the U.S., "Metastasis" follows the story of an unassuming chemistry teacher who is given a fatal diagnosis and enters a world of drugs and crime, where he ascends to power. The cast includes Diego Trujillo ("El Capo" and "A...