FOX Networks Group LatAm Aligns with Gael García Bernal for New Drama

BUENOS AIRES: FOX Networks Group Latin America has entered into a production pact with La Corriente del Golfo for the new original series Aquí en la Tierra, based on an original idea from Gael García Bernal and Kyzza Terrazas.

The series, which will begin shooting in the first half of this year, will center on the secrets and crimes of one of Mexico’s most influential families. García Bernal will be featured in the 8×1-hour drama and he will also direct one of the episodes.

“FNG Latin America continues to go for original productions with the highest quality standards,” commented Edgar Spielmann, the executive VP and COO at FOX Networks Group Latin America. “We’re thrilled to work hand-in-hand with La Corriente del Golfo and Gael García Bernal, who are in perfect harmony with our levels of production in the region. We are confident this new original series will become a milestone in the audiovisual production in Latin America.”

“We’re very happy to have Gael García Bernal in our team,” said Mariana Peréz, the senior VP of original productions at FOX Networks Group Latin America. “His exceptional talent and international recognition will no doubt make Aquí en la Tierra one of the greatest Latin American productions in recent years.”