Gaumont & Grupo Ganga Align for Playa Negra

Gaumont has partnered with Madrid’s Grupo Ganga to develop Playa Negra, a young adult drama series starring Miguel Bernardeau (Élite).

Spearheaded by Spanish filmmaker Susana Casares (Luis Miguel), the eight-episode series is set in a fishing village on the Spanish island of Lanzarote and follows newcomer Hugo (Bernardeau) in his quest to get close to the man he suspects is his father. Along the way, Hugo befriends a tight-knit group of teens who dream of making it big in Lanzarote’s competitive surfing scene and winds up becoming embroiled in the island’s darkest secrets.

Christian Gabela, senior VP, creative executive and head of Latin American and Spain at Gaumont, said: “Alongside Susana and Grupo Ganga, we have created a concept that young adult audiences everywhere will identify with as they immerse themselves in not only the beauty of the location and the thrill of the sport but also the complexities facing the characters throughout series. Playa Negra combines the coming-of-age theme with elements of suspense as it constructs a complex account of the contemporary human experience. The series is filled with authenticity, commitment and sensitivity without sacrificing fun, humor and emotion.”

Miguel Ángel Bernardeau, Grupo Ganga’s CEO, added: “We are very proud of our team’s work on this project. Playa Negra has all the ingredients to leave a deep impression on an international audience. Lanzarote, an island that we call home, is the most beautiful of all settings, with the power of its waves and volcanic landscape as a source of inspiration. We are creating an unforgettable gallery of characters, in plots where mystery and passion run hand in hand. It is a true honor to be partnering with Gaumont on this project. It’s further proof that the worldwide success of television series is not a product of chance, but of the combined efforts of our talented professionals.”