Keshet MX Boards Spanish-Language Musical Series Bandolero

Keshet MX, Keshet International’s Mexico City-based production company, has come on board as a co-producer of Campanario Entertainment’s Bandolero, a Spanish-language musical TV series.

Keshet International will be the worldwide distributor of the series, with Keshet Digital Studios (KDS) developing an English-language digital-first U.S. version based on the format. Both versions will have Kenny Ortega (Hocus Pocus, the High School Musical trilogy, Descendants) attached as executive producer and creative supervisor.

Keshet MX and Campanario will begin showcasing the big-budget global series (two seasons of 60×1-hour) to buyers in the coming months. It comes from creators Solange Keoleyan and Sebastian Parrotta, who wrote the smash Disney Channel telenovela Violetta.

Frank Scheuermann, the head of development and production at Keshet MX, said, “Bandolero offered us so many reasons to get involved at this stage, starting with the great rapport, strong track record, high production values and attitude to risk-taking we share with Campanario. It also gave us the chance to work with the mega-talented Kenny Ortega on a project with an outstanding story and script. ‘Deposito-mania’ is upon us and this is the perfect time for the format’s massive commercial appeal to explode across Latin American and international markets.”

Sebastian Burkhardt, the senior VP of digital and acquisitions for Keshet International, who leads KDS, said, “Bandolero is an explosive cocktail of music, dance and an impossible love story. It reflects a unique and relevant point of view and commentary on culture that young audiences crave. We look forward to working with trailblazers like Kenny Ortega and Campanario, delivering this incredible format to underserved Latino-American millennial audiences.”

Campanario President Jaime Dávila commented, “Campanario is thrilled to be partnering with Keshet as co-producers of Bandolero. Their extensive experience in producing top drama series, coupled with Kenny Ortega’s expertise and passion, is the perfect combination for delivering a worldwide phenomenon featuring compelling Latin American talent.”