It looks like William Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet is getting a Latin makeover…
Fox, showing commitment to getting a Latino drama series off the ground, is looking at an untitled project written/executive produced by Mexican writer-producer Eduardo Cisneros (Instructions Not Included) and Jason Shuman (Role Models, Lone Survivor).
From 20th Century Fox Television, it’s described as a modern Romeo and Juliet tale set against the backdrop of Los Angeles’ new Latino wealth in the music and radio industry.
Fox recently took a stab at a Latino-themed Urban Cowboy remake, which did not go beyond the pilot stage.
Romeo and Juliet has been a popular classic concept for the networks to exploit. This development season, ABC has Still Star-Crossed, a Romeo And Juliet sequel drama based on a book from Scandalco-executive producer Heather Mitchell.
Wherefore art thou Isabela Merced? The 19-year-old Peruvian American actress has been cast to play Juliet in 20th Century Fox’s Rosaline, a comedic and revisionist take on Romeo & Juliet with Kaitlyn Dever attached to star. Karen Maine will direct, with 21 Laps, Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen producing. The script is based on the novel When…
Isabela Merced has landed an out of this world role… The 21-year-old half-Peruvian American actress and singer will star opposite Cailee Spaeny in 20th Century’s new Alien movie. Fede Alvarez is directing with Scott Free producing the film. Not much is known about the film other than the iconic ferocious race of alien beings called…
Eugenio Derbez has found the Apple(TV) of his eye… AppleTV+ has given a series order to Acapulco, a Spanish and English-language half-hour comedy executive produced and starring the 59-year-old Mexican actor, comedian and filmmaker. The project is inspired by Derbez’s hit 2017 feature comedy How to Be A Latin Lover. Acapulco hails from Lionsgate…
