William Levy has just confirmed that his new project is a new version of “Monte Cristo” and it will be with the streaming platform Pantaya.
The dramatic thriller The 6-episode series is based on Alejandre Dumas’s literary classic, The Count of Monte Cristo. The TV adaptation will be written by the screenwriter Lidia Fraga (‘Método Criminal’) and Jacobo Díaz (‘Método Crimina’), and will be directed by Alberto Ruiz-Rojo, (‘Templanza’, ‘Caronte’). The series will be produced by David Martínez, with executive production by Secuoya Studios and Sergio Pizzolante. Levy and his partner Jeff Goldberg will also executive produce. The series will premiere on Pantaya in the United States and Puerto Rico.
“I have been drawn to the story of the Count of Monte Cristo since my youth. He is a mysterious figure in his quest for justice and revenge, both of which are powerful themes with universal relevance. I am very excited to work with Secuoya Studios and Pantaya to tell this story in a way that has not been done before,” said William Levy.
In ‘Montecristo’, Levy plays Alejandro Montecristo, an enigmatic figure who bursts into the public eye and causes concern among the world’s elite because the origin of his fortune and his past are unknown. He is the founder and CEO of a new technology company that has aroused the envy and interest of many, including Fernando Álvarez Mondego, a businessman related to the Spanish aristocracy who wants to acquire the Montecristo company. What Fernando doesn’t know is that Montecristo is someone he met decades ago and the reason for his rise is purely fueled by revenge.
“Montecristo is our latest modernized premium quality classic. It is a story of revenge and passion with unforgettable characters. This new version of that timeless plot has been masterfully conceived. We achieved an alliance almost as perfect as the protagonist’s revenge”, said Mario Almeida, director of content at Pantaya.
“We are extremely proud of our list of multiple projects with Pantaya and William, they are both an integral part of our expansion plan in the Americas and the world”, point out David Martínez, director of Fiction, and Sergio Pizzolante, representative in the United States and Latin America of Secuoya Studios, respectively.
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