SkyShowtime, the European streaming joint venture between Paramount and Comcast available in over 20 markets, has unveiled a new Spanish original: Death in Llanes (Muerte in Llanes).
Starring two-time Goya Award winner Javier Gutierrez (rondallas), Maria Vasquez (Materia) and Isaac Verez (City of shadows), the six-episode limited drama series, follows a murder investigation following the death of a politician in Llanes, west of Bilbao. The six-part drama is produced by K 2000 in association with 100 Balas for SkyShowtime, and is currently in production.
In August 2018, Javier Ardenes was found dead 100 meters from his home. The case quickly made headlines. The show shows the Civil Guard launching an investigation “marked by political rivalries, fraudulent examinations and personal conflicts,” according to a SkyShowtime synopsis. “The case takes an important turn when new evidence reveals an unexpected love triangle.”
Adapted from the podcast Death of Javier ArdenzThe series is written and written by Jesus Mesas Silva and directed by Gerardo Olivares (4 latas). Alejandro Flores and Manu Sanchez serve as executive producers of 100 Balas.
Also part of the cast are Orco Olazábal (Soy nivenka), Anna Wagner (Last night at Tremore Beach), Natalia Verbeke (Everything is fine), Jorge Bosch (No abogadas), Irene Anoola (Raising voices) and Mirren Gaztaniaga (Maspalomas).
“Death in Llanes (Muerte en Llanes) Kai Finke, chief content officer at SkyShowtime, said: “It’s a thrilling, exciting story inspired by a truly horrific case. “What makes this project so impressive is how the creative team turns an incredibly complex investigation into an outstanding, emotionally engaging drama that has been crafted with real care. It’s exactly the kind of distinctive and authentic local stories we are committed to bringing to audiences in Spain and beyond.
“This project started with the podcast,” added Alejandro Flores, executive producer and CEO of 100 Balas Death of Javier Ardenzwhich perfectly captured the meticulous investigation that had the entire country on edge. With the support and collaboration of Guardia Civil, a unique creative and technical team, and SkyShowtime, we are excited to bring this ambitious drama to life.
Director Olivares said: “It is a great responsibility to direct this story, based on the investigation conducted by the UCO (Unidad Central Operativa). Our goal is for the project to reflect the authenticity of the police operation, creating a series that feels intimate, restrained and honest, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in a complex and meticulous investigation.”
Death in Llanes (Muerte in Llanes) is the latest addition to SkyShowtime’s original Spanish lineup, which also includes Shadows (Matisse), Nails, The road to Arcadia (Camino in Arcadia) and tribute (Homnagi), which featured a cameo by Chris Hemsworth.
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