Netflix is bringing a fresh miniseries starring Sofia Vergara, about the drug empire led by Griselda Blanco.
In November, Illuminerdi Initially reported on a Narcos A spin-off is in the works at Netflix following the series’ global success.
According to What’s on Netflix, The streaming giant clarified that “there is no connection or crossover between the shows.”
Ingrid Escajeda is the showrunner, writer, and executive producer of Griselda. Andres Byez, who is credited with directing episodes 7 and 8 of Netflix’s The Sandman, will take over the director’s chair for all six episodes of Griselda.
The official logline reads, “‘GRISELDA’ chronicles the true life of Griselda Blanco, a savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. She expertly manages family and navigates between businesses that make her widely known as the ‘Black Widow’.”
Sofia Vergara is the first name attached to the project, as she plays the lead role of Griselda.
The cast includes Alberto Guerrera (Narcos: Mexico) as Dario, Vanessa Ferlito as Isabelle, Alberto Eman (Narcos) as Alberto Bravo, Christian Tippin (The Great Heist) as Arturo, Diego Trujillo (Metastasis) as German Paneso.
Paulina Davila (Luis Miguel) as Carmen, Gabriela Silveira (Narcos) as Diaz, Juliana Eden Martinez as Jun, Martín Rodriguez (Detras de la Verdad) as Revy, José Zuniga (American Crime Story: Versailles) as Amilcar as, Maxis Hernameli as American) as Papo Mejia, and Juliet Restrepo as Marta Ochoa.
Netflix has yet to reveal a release date but has confirmed that the miniseries will be released sometime in 2023.