ZDF Studios Sells Weiss & Morales to Rai

ZDF Studios has sold the Spanish-German co-production Weiss & Morales to Italian broadcaster Rai.

Weiss & Morales revolves around the story of Spanish Civil Guard sergeant Raúl Morales (Miguel Ángel Silvestre) and German BKA agent Nina Weiss (Katia Fellin), when a crime is committed in the Canary Islands affecting the German community, the two are compelled to work together.

Guided by the direction of Oriol Ferrer and executive producers Alfonso Blanco from Portocabo (Rapa, Hierro) and Peter Nadermann from Nadcon (The Bridge, The Killing), Weiss & Morales boasts a blended Spanish and German writing team spearheaded by Nina Hernández, Carlota Dans, and Ron Markus. The series is co-produced by RTVE, ZDF, Portocabo, Nadcon and ZDF Studios, for their Free-TV channel Rai 2.

“The show sets a new gold standard for European co-productions, and we are delighted that Rai’s viewers will soon be able to enjoy it,” said Yuliya Fischer, director of drama at ZDF Studios. “Rather than being a financial patchwork, the partnership between Spain’s RTVE and Germany’s ZDF on this series feels organic and integral to the story’s DNA.”

Adriano De Maio, director of cinema and TV series at Rai, said: ”With its fresh tone, rich characters and stunning setting, Weiss & Morales looks set to become a sunlit standout in the world of European crime dramas and we are delighted to be able to show it to our audience. One of the most striking features of Weiss & Morales is its setting. The Canary Islands aren’t just a backdrop; they’re the third protagonist.”