"Griselda", the grisly new crime drama TV series, directed by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, starring Sofía Vergara in prosthetic makeup, is currently in its third week at #1 on the Netflix English TV List:
"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.
“In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."
Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.
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"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.
“In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."
Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 2/13/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Most remember Griselda Blanco as the “Black Widow,” a ruthless Colombian drug lord whose network flooded Miami with cocaine, brought in $80 million a month nationally, and who’s been personally implicated in a rumored 200 murders. Michael Corleone Blanco, her youngest son raised at the height of her drug-trafficking empire, admits she was a rigid, stern woman he affectionately called cariñosa — an endearing term given to loved ones.
“As a kid, you can’t really comprehend what is wrong, what is right, and what is the family business,” Blanco tells Rolling Stone.
“As a kid, you can’t really comprehend what is wrong, what is right, and what is the family business,” Blanco tells Rolling Stone.
- 2/10/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
A3 Artists Agency is shuttering.
A3 COO Todd Quinn informed staff in an email Friday, writing, “The decision was not made lightly and comes after extensive analysis. Despite our best efforts, we find ourselves unable to continue operating in a sustainable manner.” Final paychecks will be sent to staff on Monday, which will be its final day of operations.
According to a source, the decision to pull the trigger was made unilaterally by chairman Adam Bold on Friday afternoon and caught agency CEO Robert Atterman and president Brian Cho by surprise. Bold has the power to make such moves unilaterally according to new operating agreements signed last year.
Atterman and Cho, longtime executives at the firm since before its rebranding from Abrams Artists Agency in 2020, currently are suing Bold for fraudulently compelling them to sign over their managing rights to him. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Dec.
A3 COO Todd Quinn informed staff in an email Friday, writing, “The decision was not made lightly and comes after extensive analysis. Despite our best efforts, we find ourselves unable to continue operating in a sustainable manner.” Final paychecks will be sent to staff on Monday, which will be its final day of operations.
According to a source, the decision to pull the trigger was made unilaterally by chairman Adam Bold on Friday afternoon and caught agency CEO Robert Atterman and president Brian Cho by surprise. Bold has the power to make such moves unilaterally according to new operating agreements signed last year.
Atterman and Cho, longtime executives at the firm since before its rebranding from Abrams Artists Agency in 2020, currently are suing Bold for fraudulently compelling them to sign over their managing rights to him. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Dec.
- 2/10/2024
- by Aaron Couch and Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Karol G entered her acting era with Griselda — and she’s slaying in it.
In a new interview with TheWrap, Griselda director Andrés Baiz revealed that the singer was so good in her part as Carla — Griselda’s confidante and a sex worker who helped the drug lord smuggle product to the U.S. — that they wrote her more lines.
“We actually started writing more for her because she was doing so great,” Baiz said. “She brought a lot of authenticity to her character. [Karol] is from Medellín, so the way she speaks,...
In a new interview with TheWrap, Griselda director Andrés Baiz revealed that the singer was so good in her part as Carla — Griselda’s confidante and a sex worker who helped the drug lord smuggle product to the U.S. — that they wrote her more lines.
“We actually started writing more for her because she was doing so great,” Baiz said. “She brought a lot of authenticity to her character. [Karol] is from Medellín, so the way she speaks,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers for “Adios, Miami,” the series finale of “Griselda,” now streaming on Netflix.
When viewers arrive at the end of Netflix’s new limited series “Griselda” — about the life and crimes of feared drug lord Griselda Blanco — they might be surprised to learn there is a lot more to the story.
The series doesn’t follow Griselda into her post-prison twilight years. Instead, it ends with the so-called Cocaine Godmother of Miami on the worst day of her life –– a scene that tested Sofía Vergara, the woman playing her.
“It was very emotional for me,” Vergara tells Variety of filming the sixth and final episode. “But I think with the help of [series director Andrés Baiz], I was able to tap into the things that, from the very beginning, made me believe that I could play her.”
In the finale, Griselda is arrested in California and sentenced...
When viewers arrive at the end of Netflix’s new limited series “Griselda” — about the life and crimes of feared drug lord Griselda Blanco — they might be surprised to learn there is a lot more to the story.
The series doesn’t follow Griselda into her post-prison twilight years. Instead, it ends with the so-called Cocaine Godmother of Miami on the worst day of her life –– a scene that tested Sofía Vergara, the woman playing her.
“It was very emotional for me,” Vergara tells Variety of filming the sixth and final episode. “But I think with the help of [series director Andrés Baiz], I was able to tap into the things that, from the very beginning, made me believe that I could play her.”
In the finale, Griselda is arrested in California and sentenced...
- 1/26/2024
- by Hunter Ingram
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Expats, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans and Griselda.
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress Juliana Aidén Martinez played a pivotal role in the new Netflix series, Griselda. Here are some facts about Martinez and her career.
Griselda centers on the real-life figure Griselda Blanco, a powerful drug queenpin in 1980s-era Florida. Blanco amassed so much influence over the state’s drug trade that she earned herself the nickname “Godmother of Cocaine."
5 Facts About Griselda Star Juliana Aidén Martinez Read full article on The Direct.
Griselda centers on the real-life figure Griselda Blanco, a powerful drug queenpin in 1980s-era Florida. Blanco amassed so much influence over the state’s drug trade that she earned herself the nickname “Godmother of Cocaine."
5 Facts About Griselda Star Juliana Aidén Martinez Read full article on The Direct.
- 1/26/2024
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
Griselda Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Griselda Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Juliana Aiden Martinez, Martin Rodriguez, and Vanessa Ferlito
Creator: Carlo Bernard and Ingrid Escajeda
Director: Andres Baiz
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English and Spanish (with subtitles)
Runtime: 6 episodes, around 1 hour each.
Griselda Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb) Griselda Review: What’s It About:
Narcos became one of the most impressive early Netflix hits, and that success allowed the creators to come up with several seasons of the show and a number of spin-offs. Griselda, the new miniseries from Netflix, serves as one of those spin-offs bringing the story of Griselda Blanco to the screen and giving the role to Sofía Vergara in a role that certainly feels out of her comfort zone, and yet, the actress is wholly committed to it. Griselda is an intense and entertaining miniseries from the streaming giant.
Griselda...
Griselda Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Juliana Aiden Martinez, Martin Rodriguez, and Vanessa Ferlito
Creator: Carlo Bernard and Ingrid Escajeda
Director: Andres Baiz
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English and Spanish (with subtitles)
Runtime: 6 episodes, around 1 hour each.
Griselda Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb) Griselda Review: What’s It About:
Narcos became one of the most impressive early Netflix hits, and that success allowed the creators to come up with several seasons of the show and a number of spin-offs. Griselda, the new miniseries from Netflix, serves as one of those spin-offs bringing the story of Griselda Blanco to the screen and giving the role to Sofía Vergara in a role that certainly feels out of her comfort zone, and yet, the actress is wholly committed to it. Griselda is an intense and entertaining miniseries from the streaming giant.
Griselda...
- 1/26/2024
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
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,...
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,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
After “Narcos” and “Narcos: Mexico,” director Andrés Baiz was hesitant to return to the world of cartel crime dramas. At least until “Modern Family” star Sofía Vergara and her business partner Luis Balaguer approached Baiz and executive producer Eric Newman with the story of Griselda Blanco, the Cocaine Godmother.
“I’m going to be very honest here. Because I’m Colombian and had been working in ‘Narcos’ for seven years, I was a little bit over [the subject matter]. I wanted to do something different,” Baiz, who has also directed episodes of “The Sandman,” told TheWrap.
But when he was given the opportunity to guide Vergara through her prestige drama debut by directing and producing all six episodes of “Griselda,” Baiz changed his mind.
“It was less about the character and more about the opportunity to work with somebody and getting her to reinvent herself as an actor. That was what really drew me,...
“I’m going to be very honest here. Because I’m Colombian and had been working in ‘Narcos’ for seven years, I was a little bit over [the subject matter]. I wanted to do something different,” Baiz, who has also directed episodes of “The Sandman,” told TheWrap.
But when he was given the opportunity to guide Vergara through her prestige drama debut by directing and producing all six episodes of “Griselda,” Baiz changed his mind.
“It was less about the character and more about the opportunity to work with somebody and getting her to reinvent herself as an actor. That was what really drew me,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
If you watch enough TV, you should place bets on Netflix’s “Griselda.”
The limited series, from Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz of “Narcos,” stars Sofia Vergara as real-life drug boss Griselda Blanco. Even though it’s based on a real person, the limited series’ beats are visible from miles away, and it’s the rare show that feels like it could’ve used two extra episodes if only to avoid an abrupt ending.
Baiz directs the series, with Vergara on the executive production team that also includes co-creators Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard (Escajeda and Miro serve as showrunners). To drive home the “Narcos” parallels — or at least to pull in the hit show’s audience — “Griselda” opens with a quote from Pablo Escobar himself: “The only man I ever feared was a woman named Griselda Blanco.”
The quote is revealed in three parts — the beginning, the...
The limited series, from Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz of “Narcos,” stars Sofia Vergara as real-life drug boss Griselda Blanco. Even though it’s based on a real person, the limited series’ beats are visible from miles away, and it’s the rare show that feels like it could’ve used two extra episodes if only to avoid an abrupt ending.
Baiz directs the series, with Vergara on the executive production team that also includes co-creators Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard (Escajeda and Miro serve as showrunners). To drive home the “Narcos” parallels — or at least to pull in the hit show’s audience — “Griselda” opens with a quote from Pablo Escobar himself: “The only man I ever feared was a woman named Griselda Blanco.”
The quote is revealed in three parts — the beginning, the...
- 1/25/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
The only surviving son of notorious “Cocaine Godmother” Griselda Blanco is suing to block the upcoming premiere of the Netflix limited series Griselda on the grounds that it relies on his “private narratives” without permission.
Plaintiff Michael Sepulveda Blanco alleges in paperwork filed Friday that Netflix, Sofia Vergara and other producers behind Griselda stole his “private artistic literary work” and will cause “irreparable injury” and “damage his reputation in the entertainment community” if he’s not given proper credit.
Billed as a “fictionalized” version of the life of the infamous Colombian drug queen,...
Plaintiff Michael Sepulveda Blanco alleges in paperwork filed Friday that Netflix, Sofia Vergara and other producers behind Griselda stole his “private artistic literary work” and will cause “irreparable injury” and “damage his reputation in the entertainment community” if he’s not given proper credit.
Billed as a “fictionalized” version of the life of the infamous Colombian drug queen,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
"Griselda" is a new 'drug crime' drama TV series, directed by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, starring Sofía Vergara in prosthetic makeup, streaming January 25, 2024 on Netflix:
"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.
“In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."
Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.
“In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."
Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 1/19/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Plot: A fictionalized dramatization inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most powerful cartels in history. Set in 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helps her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.”
Review: Sofia Vergara, the multiple-time Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress, is best known for her comedic work on the hit sitcom Modern Family. Many may not be aware of the over-the-top accent she affected for the series and have written her off based on that and her stunning good looks. After teasing a dramatically different role in Netflix’s limited series Griselda, Vergara gets her comeuppance as she delivers what will likely be the signature role of her career. Griselda is a violent and brutal look at the life of the woman that...
Review: Sofia Vergara, the multiple-time Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress, is best known for her comedic work on the hit sitcom Modern Family. Many may not be aware of the over-the-top accent she affected for the series and have written her off based on that and her stunning good looks. After teasing a dramatically different role in Netflix’s limited series Griselda, Vergara gets her comeuppance as she delivers what will likely be the signature role of her career. Griselda is a violent and brutal look at the life of the woman that...
- 1/17/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Hollywood likes to pretend that it’s in a constant state of self-improvement, and that the days of blackface and Mickey Rooney as Mr. Yunioshi are far in the past. But we aren’t that far removed from Zoe Saldaña playing Nina Simone, FX casting a white British actor as a budding Middle Eastern despot in Tyrant or Catherine Zeta-Jones playing notorious Colombian drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in Lifetime’s Cocaine Godmother.
I hope we can all agree that whatever divine and legal sanctions she deserved for being, by all accounts, quite monstrous at times, Griselda Blanco did not deserve the throughly bizarro accent and makeup job that accompanied Zeta-Jones’ performance in Cocaine Godmother.
If nothing else, Netflix’s six-part Griselda is an adequate representational corrective. Colombian actress Sofía Vergara plays Blanco, with a latex job that doesn’t really make her look like Griselda Blanco, but definitely makes her look like “Not Sofía Vergara.
I hope we can all agree that whatever divine and legal sanctions she deserved for being, by all accounts, quite monstrous at times, Griselda Blanco did not deserve the throughly bizarro accent and makeup job that accompanied Zeta-Jones’ performance in Cocaine Godmother.
If nothing else, Netflix’s six-part Griselda is an adequate representational corrective. Colombian actress Sofía Vergara plays Blanco, with a latex job that doesn’t really make her look like Griselda Blanco, but definitely makes her look like “Not Sofía Vergara.
- 1/17/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A new year is around the corner, and Netflix is ready to celebrate! The streamer has released its full list of titles that will be coming to its platform to start 2024 off right, including classics and library hits, such as the first three films in the “John Wick” franchise, Train to Busan, and more.
The bulk of Netflix’s new titles, though, comes from its own original series, films, comedy specials, documentaries, and animes. Debuting in January will be “The Brothers Sun,” a new black comedy action series starring Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, and Michelle Yeoh; as well as the Sofía Vergara-led mini-series “Griselda”; new seasons of “Queer Eye” and “Masters of the Universe: Revolution”; Dan Levy’s dramedy “Good Grief”; and comedy specials from Jacqueline Novak, Jack Whitehall, and Rachid Badouri.
Check out The Streamable’s Top 5 picks for what’s coming to Netflix this month, and...
The bulk of Netflix’s new titles, though, comes from its own original series, films, comedy specials, documentaries, and animes. Debuting in January will be “The Brothers Sun,” a new black comedy action series starring Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, and Michelle Yeoh; as well as the Sofía Vergara-led mini-series “Griselda”; new seasons of “Queer Eye” and “Masters of the Universe: Revolution”; Dan Levy’s dramedy “Good Grief”; and comedy specials from Jacqueline Novak, Jack Whitehall, and Rachid Badouri.
Check out The Streamable’s Top 5 picks for what’s coming to Netflix this month, and...
- 12/18/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
"Griselda" is a new 'drug crime' drama TV series, directed by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, starring Sofía Vergara, streaming January 25, 2024 on Netflix:
"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.
“In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."
Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.
“In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."
Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 12/7/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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,...
“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,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"Griselda" is a new 'drug crime' drama TV series, directed by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, starring Sofía Vergara, streaming January 25, 2024 on Netflix:
"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history. In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."
Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.
Click the images to enlarge... ...
"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history. In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."
Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.
Click the images to enlarge... ...
- 11/30/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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.
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.
- 11/30/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Sofia Vergara transforms into notorious “Cocaine Godmother” Griselda Blanco in the first trailer for the upcoming Netflix limited series Griselda, which also features Karol G in her acting debut.
Already the subject of countless documentaries, the “queenpin” drug lord gets the Scarface treatment — right down to the Debbie Harry nod in the trailer’s song choice, a Spanish language version of Blondie’s “Call Me” — from Vergara and the team behind Narcos, with that series’ director Andrés Baiz helming all six episodes of Griselda.
The limited series is “inspired by...
Already the subject of countless documentaries, the “queenpin” drug lord gets the Scarface treatment — right down to the Debbie Harry nod in the trailer’s song choice, a Spanish language version of Blondie’s “Call Me” — from Vergara and the team behind Narcos, with that series’ director Andrés Baiz helming all six episodes of Griselda.
The limited series is “inspired by...
- 11/30/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Sofia Vergara jettisons her funny, family-friendly persona as she steps into the shoes of a notorious boss lady who held a grip on the Miami drug scene in the late 70s and early 80s. Narcos and Narcos: Mexico showrunners return to the hectic cartel drama with the new series. This new Netflix show features Vergara as a drug cartel kingpin, or rather queenpin. Not only is it a serious turn for Vergara, who is known for her popular comedy series Modern Family with Julie Bowen, but she also showcases an extreme ruthlessness as the villainous Griselda. The series is based on true events and comes from creators Eric Newman & Doug Miro & Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard. Netflix has just released the new trailer as well as new images, courtesy of Deadline.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who...
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who...
- 11/30/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
"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.
- 11/30/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Sofia Vergara, widely known for her role in “Modern Family,” is showcasing a radically different side in the upcoming Netflix series “Griselda.” She takes on the role of Griselda Blanco, a notorious figure in the Miami drug world. This six-episode drama, inspired by true events, delves into the life and times of Blanco, famously dubbed “the Godmother.”
Vergara’s transformation for the role is striking. She abandons her usual glamorous persona to embody Griselda Blanco’s ruthless nature. The recently released trailer highlights this change, presenting Vergara in a raw, unfiltered portrayal of the drug queenpin.
The series is the brainchild of Eric Newman, the showrunner behind “Narcos” and “Narcos: Mexico,” and is directed by Andrés Baiz. Vergara not only stars in the leading role but also contributes as an executive producer. She’s joined by a talented cast, including Carolina Giraldo, better known as Karol G, who plays Carla,...
Vergara’s transformation for the role is striking. She abandons her usual glamorous persona to embody Griselda Blanco’s ruthless nature. The recently released trailer highlights this change, presenting Vergara in a raw, unfiltered portrayal of the drug queenpin.
The series is the brainchild of Eric Newman, the showrunner behind “Narcos” and “Narcos: Mexico,” and is directed by Andrés Baiz. Vergara not only stars in the leading role but also contributes as an executive producer. She’s joined by a talented cast, including Carolina Giraldo, better known as Karol G, who plays Carla,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
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.
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.
- 11/30/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Doctor Who” Releases 60th Anniversary Specials Trailer
Allons-y, fellow Whovians! BBC has released the first official trailer for the highly anticipated “Doctor Who” 60th Anniversary specials, which will see David Tennant return and companion Catherine Tate reprising her fan-favorite role as Donna Noble.
Watch the trailer for the “Doctor Who” 60th Anniversary specials below:
The classic long-running British sci-fi series, which originally debuted in 1963 and ran through 1989 before it was rebooted in 2005, follows the adventures of a rogue Time Lord who goes by the name “the Doctor” as he travels (and saves) the universe with the help of a series of companions in his Tardis, a stolen time machine. Able to regenerate the Doctor has so far been portrayed by 13 actors in the series’ history, with “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa due up to succeed as the Fifteenth Doctor. If you can follow the wibbly wobbly, timey wimey timeline, Tennant,...
Allons-y, fellow Whovians! BBC has released the first official trailer for the highly anticipated “Doctor Who” 60th Anniversary specials, which will see David Tennant return and companion Catherine Tate reprising her fan-favorite role as Donna Noble.
Watch the trailer for the “Doctor Who” 60th Anniversary specials below:
The classic long-running British sci-fi series, which originally debuted in 1963 and ran through 1989 before it was rebooted in 2005, follows the adventures of a rogue Time Lord who goes by the name “the Doctor” as he travels (and saves) the universe with the help of a series of companions in his Tardis, a stolen time machine. Able to regenerate the Doctor has so far been portrayed by 13 actors in the series’ history, with “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa due up to succeed as the Fifteenth Doctor. If you can follow the wibbly wobbly, timey wimey timeline, Tennant,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Griselda is coming soon to Netflix. The streaming service has announced a premiere date with the release of a trailer. The limited drama series is from Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard. Six episodes have been produced.
Starring Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, and Vanessa Ferlito, the series takes viewers back to the 1970s and 1980s and follows the life of Griselda Blanco (Vergara) as she becomes the "Godmother" of the Miami crime scene.
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Starring Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, and Vanessa Ferlito, the series takes viewers back to the 1970s and 1980s and follows the life of Griselda Blanco (Vergara) as she becomes the "Godmother" of the Miami crime scene.
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- 9/24/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sofía Vergara is in charge.
On Thursday, Netflix dropped the first teaser for the new series “Griselda”, from the creators of “Narcos”, in which the former “Modern Family” star plays the leader of a drug cartel.
Read More: First Look At Sofía Vergara’s Dark Makeover As Infamous Drug Lord Griselda Blanco In Upcoming Netflix Series ‘Griselda’
Photo: Netflix
“‘Griselda’ is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history,” the official description reads. “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.”
Photo: Netflix
The short teaser opens with Vergara, in voice-over, saying, “I heard that you like my product,” over shots of drugs being packaged.
“We can make a lot of money together,” she continues.
On Thursday, Netflix dropped the first teaser for the new series “Griselda”, from the creators of “Narcos”, in which the former “Modern Family” star plays the leader of a drug cartel.
Read More: First Look At Sofía Vergara’s Dark Makeover As Infamous Drug Lord Griselda Blanco In Upcoming Netflix Series ‘Griselda’
Photo: Netflix
“‘Griselda’ is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history,” the official description reads. “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.”
Photo: Netflix
The short teaser opens with Vergara, in voice-over, saying, “I heard that you like my product,” over shots of drugs being packaged.
“We can make a lot of money together,” she continues.
- 9/21/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
In case you were unaware, the teaser trailer for Netflix’s Griselda is quick to point out that the limited series comes from the creative minds behind Narcos. The 40-second video concentrates the action in one room, with a dark and gritty color palette helping deliver the teaser’s ominous vibe.
Four-time Emmy Award nominee Sofia Vergara stars as the titular character in the six-episode series inspired by the life of Griselda Blanco. Per Netflix: Blanco “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.'”
Sofia Vergara as Griselda in episode 1 of ‘Griselda’ (Photo Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023)
Joining Vergara are Alberto Guerra as Dario Sepúlveda, Christian Tappan as Arturo Mesa, Martín Rodríguez as Rivi Ayala, Juliana Aidén Martinez as June Hawkins,...
Four-time Emmy Award nominee Sofia Vergara stars as the titular character in the six-episode series inspired by the life of Griselda Blanco. Per Netflix: Blanco “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.'”
Sofia Vergara as Griselda in episode 1 of ‘Griselda’ (Photo Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023)
Joining Vergara are Alberto Guerra as Dario Sepúlveda, Christian Tappan as Arturo Mesa, Martín Rodríguez as Rivi Ayala, Juliana Aidén Martinez as June Hawkins,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"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,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Netflix has just released a teaser trailer for the period crime drama Griselda. The show is a new serious turn for Sofía Vergara. Vergara is usually known for comedies in which she plays glamorous characters, such as Modern Family, Hot Pursuit with Reese Witherspoon, Chasing Papi, and Chef. Lately, you can catch the comedic actress as one of the voices in the Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx dog comedy Strays. This new Netflix show features Vergara as a drug cartel kingpin, or rather queenpin. Not only is it a serious turn for Vergara, but she also showcases her ruthlessness as Griselda. The series comes from creators Eric Newman & Doug Miro & Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“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...
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“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...
- 9/21/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
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,...
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,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Netflix has dropped its first teaser trailer for “Griselda,” a new limited series starring Sofia Vergara in her first dramatic role. The Emmy nominee also serves as an executive producer alongside “Narcos” and “Narcos: Mexico” creators Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz (who also directs all six episodes). “Griselda” will debut globally on Netflix on January 25, 2024. Watch the trailer below.
According to the streamer, “‘Griselda’ is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Colombian, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In the 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.'”
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“Griselda” consists of six one-hour episodes. Starring alongside Vergara are Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa...
According to the streamer, “‘Griselda’ is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Colombian, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In the 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.'”
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“Griselda” consists of six one-hour episodes. Starring alongside Vergara are Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa...
- 9/21/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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.
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.
- 9/21/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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.
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.
- 9/21/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
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,...
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,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Hillman Grad Productions has named the 22 creatives selected for its second annual Mentorship Lab, geared toward uplifting marginalized creatives in film and television, which launches in Los Angeles on March 18, and will wrap up with a showcase event in October.
Those participating include creative executives Andy Park, Franco Chacon, Geralyn Smith, Jocelyn Waddell and Wai Wing Lau; writers Abi Rich, Blake Williams, Charlene Little, Cydney Fisher, Emily Teerasuphaset, Luveza Mubashar, Rubén Mendive, Van Newman and Victoria George; and actors Donnevan Tolbert, Jonny Williams, Kashayna Johnson, Lanora Terraé Hayden, Lee Hubilla, Lynnese Page, Michaela Obro-Ababio and Tj Chester.
The eight-month, tuition-free program funded by Hillman Grad’s CEO and Founder Lena Waithe offers mentees the opportunity to enhance their creative skillset through personalized instruction from industry professionals, creating additional pathways to bring more people from diverse backgrounds into entertainment, both in front of and behind the camera. It provides a...
Those participating include creative executives Andy Park, Franco Chacon, Geralyn Smith, Jocelyn Waddell and Wai Wing Lau; writers Abi Rich, Blake Williams, Charlene Little, Cydney Fisher, Emily Teerasuphaset, Luveza Mubashar, Rubén Mendive, Van Newman and Victoria George; and actors Donnevan Tolbert, Jonny Williams, Kashayna Johnson, Lanora Terraé Hayden, Lee Hubilla, Lynnese Page, Michaela Obro-Ababio and Tj Chester.
The eight-month, tuition-free program funded by Hillman Grad’s CEO and Founder Lena Waithe offers mentees the opportunity to enhance their creative skillset through personalized instruction from industry professionals, creating additional pathways to bring more people from diverse backgrounds into entertainment, both in front of and behind the camera. It provides a...
- 3/16/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lena Waithe and Rishi Rajani’s development and production company Hillman Grad Productions has announced the return of its mentorship lab which offers support and opportunities to marginalized creatives.
The Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab is an 8-month, tuition-free program that offers mentees the opportunity to enhance their creative skillset through personalized instruction from industry professionals, creating additional pathways to bring more people from diverse backgrounds into the entertainment industry.
As part of the program, mentees will participate in a variety of workshops, educational resources, professional development, and networking opportunities for a cohort of diverse writers, actors, and aspiring creative executives.
Tracks include television writing, screen acting, and executive development, instructed by Carolyn Michelle Smith (co-director of Acting Track), Behzad Dabu (co-director of Acting Track), and Michael Svoboda (director of Writing Track), among others.
Participants will also have the opportunity to work with and directly interact with notable actors, directors, casting directors,...
The Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab is an 8-month, tuition-free program that offers mentees the opportunity to enhance their creative skillset through personalized instruction from industry professionals, creating additional pathways to bring more people from diverse backgrounds into the entertainment industry.
As part of the program, mentees will participate in a variety of workshops, educational resources, professional development, and networking opportunities for a cohort of diverse writers, actors, and aspiring creative executives.
Tracks include television writing, screen acting, and executive development, instructed by Carolyn Michelle Smith (co-director of Acting Track), Behzad Dabu (co-director of Acting Track), and Michael Svoboda (director of Writing Track), among others.
Participants will also have the opportunity to work with and directly interact with notable actors, directors, casting directors,...
- 1/27/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Applications are now open for Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions’ second annual mentorship lab, which provides opportunities for Bipoc creatives in TV and film.
The development and production company founded by Waithe and Rishi Rajani is again presenting the Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab, an eight-month tuition-free program focused on helping marginalized storytellers connect, grow and accelerate their entertainment careers.
In its second year, the lab will be spearheaded by program director Lacy Wright and program advisor Justin Riley, who will handle day-to-day operations under the direction of Hillman Grad CEO Waithe, president of TV and film Rajani and chief operating officer Ericka Pittman.
“Since the inception of Hillman Grad, it has been our ultimate goal to break down barriers to entry into Hollywood for new and diverse artists, while also ensuring they are paid for their art,” the Hillman Grad executive team stated.
“The program was built around the...
The development and production company founded by Waithe and Rishi Rajani is again presenting the Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab, an eight-month tuition-free program focused on helping marginalized storytellers connect, grow and accelerate their entertainment careers.
In its second year, the lab will be spearheaded by program director Lacy Wright and program advisor Justin Riley, who will handle day-to-day operations under the direction of Hillman Grad CEO Waithe, president of TV and film Rajani and chief operating officer Ericka Pittman.
“Since the inception of Hillman Grad, it has been our ultimate goal to break down barriers to entry into Hollywood for new and diverse artists, while also ensuring they are paid for their art,” the Hillman Grad executive team stated.
“The program was built around the...
- 1/27/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
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.
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.
- 1/19/2022
- by Sasha Urban and Wyatte Grantham-Philips
- Variety Film + TV
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...
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...
- 1/19/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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