2024-08-08 03:01:00
A dozen films, seven fiction series, a documentary series and a social experiment. That’s the combo of national productions what Netflix will premiere next year in Argentina. Among the main news, it was confirmed that the six-episode series adaptation of The Eternalistthe masterful graphic novel by Hector G. Oesterheld and Francisco Solano Lopez, will reach the Argentine public in 2025. In addition, the streaming service announced the adaptation into an animated series of another graphic comic with strong roots among Argentines such as Mafaldathe iconic creation of Cinchonawhich is already in development. Among the films, there are already some release dates: I can not live without youcon Adrian Suar as the protagonist, will be available on August 16th, while The Fantastic Sisters -starring Leticia Siciliani and Sofi Morandi– could be seen from the 30th of this month.
The most important announcement of the red N at its annual event “Made in Argentina” It is, without a doubt, the officialization of the long-awaited audiovisual version of The Eternalist will arrive in 2025. Directed and created by Bruno Stagnaro (Okupas, Pizza, beer, beans), who also adapted it along with Ariel Staltari, The series, which is in the post-production process, has Ricardo Darin as the protagonist, who played the role of Juan Salvo. Carla Peterson, César Troncoso, Andrea Pietra, Ariel Staltari, Marcelo Subiotto, Claudio Martínez Bel, Orianna Cárdenas and Mora Fisz complete the cast.
“It was a huge team effort, with a lot of determination and a lot of passion,” said Darín during the presentation of the platform. “We lived through very long and hard days,” he explained about the K&S Films production. We have high expectations for the arrival of this story, because it is a version, in my opinion, quite well thought out, conceived, designed. Based on The Eternalistcreated by Bruno and the scriptwriters who were part of the project. I think it will be a piece that will make us feel proud. This could open a window to be able to do things of similar characteristics and magnitude in the country, because it is a large and ambitious project”.
The Eternalist It will not be the only audiovisual adaptation of works that have a deep impact on Argentine culture. The announcement of the animated version of Mafalda is another of the main attractions with which the streaming service will seek to continue adding subscribers in the country. Sixty years after its birth, Mafalda will have its animated version under the gaze and creativity of Juan José Campanella (The Secret in Their Eyes, Metegol), who serves as director, scriptwriter and showrunner of the project. It is worth remembering that Quino’s timeless creation already had an animated series way back in 1971.
The director in charge of the bet recalled that in the middle of the realization of Metegol, Cinchona visited the production office, where the master even dared to draw for the first time with a digital pencil. “Today, a dozen years after that unforgettable visit, we face this challenge: nothing more and nothing less than to turn Mafalda in a classic of animation. It is our duty to preserve Quino’s humor, timing, irony and observations. We know that we will not be able to elevate Mafaldabecause it couldn’t be higher. But we dream that those of us who have been devoted to it since the first hour can share it with our children, and even though there are things reserved only for adults, we can all have a laugh as a family. And why not, go to the dictionary from time to time,” explained Campanella, who defined the project as “the biggest challenge” of his life.
After winning the World Cup in Qatar and the Copa America in the United States, where he retired from the national football team, Angel Di María will have his own series on Netflix. He September 12 The platform will premiere a series about the life of the footballer from Rosario, which will cover everything from his difficult beginnings to his transformation into one of the most beloved players in the country. Over the course of three episodes, Angel Di Maria: breaking the wall will seek to tell the story of the man behind the footballer, through the testimonies of the protagonist and his family, as well as friends, teammates and coaches such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, Lionel Scaloni, Carlo Ancelotti, José Mourinho, Sergio Ramos, Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez, Rui Costa, Pablo Aimar, David Luiz, Marcelo and Rodrigo de Paul.
Among the fiction series, the filming is already underway second season of Palermo Divisionthe pleasant national surprise of 2023 about a very particular urban guard. With a new story and brand new officers to meet, Palermo Division The protagonists of this new stage are: Santiago KorovskyDaniel Hendler, Pilar Gamboa, Martín Garabal, Charo López, Valeria Lois, Marcelo D’Andrea, Fabián Arenillas, Gabriela Izcovich, Hernán Cuevas, Renato Condori Sangalli, Facundo Bogarin, Valeria Licciardi and Nilda Sindarco, among others.
The popular The marginal will have on Netflix a spinoff: In the mudwhich will get into the female prison world, Based on the story of Gladys Guerra (La Borges), who after a failed transfer manages to survive certain death along with other prisoners and forms a gang that will confront the different powers that coexist in the prison. Created by Sebastián Ortega and directed by Alejandro Ciancio (same team behind The marginal), In the mud is currently in full production, starring Ana Garibaldi, Valentina Zenere, Rita Cortese, Lorena Vega, Marcelo Subiotto, Carolina Ramírez, Ana Rujas, Camila Peralta, Erika de Sautu Riestra, Martín Rodríguez, Silvina Sabater, Payuca and Carla Pandolfi. In addition, Cecilia Rossetto and Gerardo Romano participate as guest actors, along with Juan Gil Navarro, Justina Bustos and Juana Molina.
He September 18 will see the light Enviousa serial comedy starring Griselda Siciliani. The story written by Carolina Aguirre will tell the story of Vicky, a woman around 40 years old who, upon seeing her friends get married, becomes obsessed with the subject, in a search that transcends men to find herself. Siciliani will be accompanied by Esteban Lamothe, Pilar Gamboa, Violeta Urtizberea and Benjamín Vicuña, in a cast made up of Marina Bellati, Martin Garabal, Bárbara Lombardo, Susana Pampin, Lorena Vega, Adrián Lakerman, Leonora Balcarce, Camila Peralta, Mimí Ardú, Pata Echegoyen, Débora Nishimoto and the participation of Arturo Puig.
The novel of Claudia Pinero The curses is also in full filming for its serial version. The story of Affiliation, power and exploitation of lithium which takes place in the northwest of Argentina, is directed by Daniel Burman and Martín Hodara, starring Leonardo SbaragliaGustavo Bassani, Alejandra Flechner, Mónica Antonópulos and Francesca Varela. It will not be Sbaraglia’s only appearance on Netflix: the platform will premiere this year The man who loved flying saucersthe film that focuses on the remembered and mythomaniac chronicler of Nuevediario José de Zer, on an adventure to Cordoba in search of contacting aliens. The film, which is part of the Official Section of the 72nd edition of the San Sebastian Festival, is directed by Diego Lerman.
Continuing with the cinema, the red N will premiere Camp with moma family comedy starring Natalia Oreiro and directed by Martín Zaidelis; 27 nightsthe adaptation of the book of the same name written by Natalia Zita, directed by Daniel Hendler; and Tell-Tale Heartwith Benjamin Vicuña and Julieta Díaz, under the direction of Marcos Carnevale. In addition, the platform secured the streaming premiere -after its run in theaters- of The woman in the queuedirected by Benjamín Avila, with Natalia Oreiro, Alberto Ammann and Amparo Noguera; Transmitzvahby Daniel Burman, with Penélope Guerrero and Juan Minujín; Simon of the Mountainthe film that won the Grand Prix of the Critics’ Week in Cannes, by Federico Luis and starring Lorenzo Ferro: and Miss Coala film starring Lux Campal and directed by Agustina Macri, the daughter of the former president of the nation.
Finally, the streaming service will launch this year Love Is Blind Argentinathe adaptation of the social experiment where single people who want to find love beyond appearances will choose who to marry without having visual contact with their future partner. Dario Barassi and Wanda Nara will be the hosts of this reality show.