Disney continues to build out its international originals by revealing that it is adapting the Spanish novel “Blood Wedding”, aka “Bodas de Sangre”, as a brand-new series for Disney+.
“Blood Wedding” is a tragedy in which, at a wedding ceremony, a bride leaves her groom at the altar to run off with her former lover, setting off a devastating chain of violence. The play underscores Lorca’s mounting focus on social issues, as he railed against the lack of sexual freedom in his homeland and antiquated concepts such as the need to avenge insults to honour.
This new series is based on the popular book by Federico García Lorca, and it will be directed and produced by Manolo Caro (“The House of Flowers,” “Perfect Strangers”). The series will be set in modern-day Mexico and incorporate regional Mexican music, with Manolo adding:
“Adapting one of my favorite plays in Mexico is the challenge I needed to bring back to my home country. ‘Blood Wedding’ is a deep human story, driven by passion, family conflict and fate its protagonists try to escape, but inevitably catches up with them. Reimagining this story against Mexico’s rugged landscape and bringing it into the present day is a very special creative opportunity that I simply couldn’t pass up.”
Juan Ponce, VP of Original Content, The Walt
Juan Ponce, VP of Original Content, The Walt Disney Company México, said in a statement regarding the new show:
“At Disney+, we are committed to creating original content that brings together meaningful stories, local identity and outstanding creative voices. This new adaptation inspired by ‘Blood Wedding,’ which we have been developing for more than a year, reflects that vision. We are excited to collaborate with Manolo Caro on a project that draws from an extraordinary work and will connect with audiences.”
According to Variety, also working on the project will be executive produced by Rafa Ley, Mario Savino and Laura Wills serving as executive producers.
No other details on the upcoming show have been revealed, such as who will star in it or when it will be released on Disney+.
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