Netflix Reveals Limited Series with Sofia Vergara

Netflix has unveiled the new limited drama series Griselda, starring and executive produced by Sofia Vergara.

Griselda is the latest project from writer and executive producer Eric Newman under his overall deal with Netflix. It chronicles the real life of Griselda Blanco (Vergara), a Colombian businesswoman who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.

Vergara and executive producer Luis Balaguer had been developing the project for eight years at Latin World Entertainment before bringing it to Netflix.

Showrunner and writer Ingrid Escajeda executive produces, alongside Vergara, Balaguer and the creative team behind Narcos, made up of Newman, Doug Miro, Andrés Baiz and Carlo Bernard. Baiz will direct all six episodes.

Vergara said, “Griselda Blanco was a larger-than-life character whose ruthless but ingenious tactics allowed her to rule a billion-dollar empire years before many of the most notorious male kingpins we know so much about. We are thrilled to have found the perfect partners in Eric, Andrés and Netflix to help us bring this story of her life to the screen.”

“Griselda Blanco has long been a passion project for Sofia, and we are grateful that she and her partners at Latin World Entertainment have chosen us to help her tell that story,” said Newman. “Sofia is a brilliant talent, and her passion combined with a fantastic story from Doug and Ingrid, and the amazing Andrés Baiz at the directing helm, means we have a very exciting series to share with audiences.”

Peter Friedlander, VP of U.S. and Canada scripted series at Netflix, commented, “Eric Newman has deftly brought to life among the most dynamic characters and stories on screen today. We’re excited to continue on this creative path with him and for this collaboration with Sofia Vergara—a force in entertainment and a world-beloved talent. With an incredible team at the helm, we can’t wait for the world to see how Ingrid Escajeda, Doug Miro and Andrés Baiz take on the twists and turns of Griselda Blanco’s epic story.”