Montecristo (2023 TV series)

Montecristo
GenreDrama
Based onThe Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
Developed by
  • Lidia Fraga
  • Jacobo Díaz
Directed byAlberto Ruiz Rojo
StarringWilliam Levy
ComposerJeansy Aúz
Country of originMexico
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • William Levy
  • Jeff Goldberg
  • Sergio Pizzolante
  • Ángela Agudo
  • David Martínez
  • David Cotarelo
EditorSilvina Soto
Production companies
  • Secuoya Studios
  • William Levy Entertainment
Original release
NetworkVix+
Release14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)

Montecristo is a Mexican streaming television miniseries based on Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo.[1] The series stars William Levy in the title role.[2]

It premiered on Vix+ on 14 April 2023.[3]

Cast

  • William Levy as Edmundo Dantés / Alejandro Montecristo
  • Esmeralda Pimentel as Haydée Hernández
  • Roberto Enríquez as Fernando Alvarez Mondego
  • Juan Fernández as Cristobal Herrera
  • Silvia Abascal as Mercedes Herrera
  • Itziar Atienza as Helena Vilaforte
  • Guiomar Puerta as Alba Mondego
  • Héctor Noas as Salvador Faria
  • Franky Martín as Jackie
  • Vladimir Cruz
  • Alberto Olmo
  • Roberto San Martín
  • Javier Godino
  • Julia Reina
  • Ana Álvarez
  • Ramón Esquinas

Production

Development

On 13 January 2022, it was announced that Pantaya, Secuoya Studios and William Levy Entertainment would co-produce an adaption of Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo.[1][4] Filming began in June 2022 in Madrid and the Canary Islands.[5][6] On 24 January 2023, it was announced that the series would premiere on Vix, following TelevisaUnivision's acquisition of Pantaya.[7]

Casting

In January 2022, it was announced that Levy would star in the lead role.[2] In April 2022, it was announced that Esmeralda Pimentel would star in the series.[8]

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Odio"14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)
2"Pasado"14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)
3"Atracción"14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)
4"Por amor"14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)
5"Triángulo"14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)
6"Venganza"14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)

Release

Montecristo premiered on Vix+ on 14 April 2023.[3][9] In Spain, the show began streaming on Movistar Plus+ on 21 April 2023.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Sergio Pizzolante de CTMOBS: Montecristo es la primera serie del acuerdo de first look con Pantaya". produ.com (in Spanish). 13 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (13 January 2022). "William Levy To Lead New Dramatic Series Montecristo From Pantaya & Secuoya Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (23 March 2023). "William Levy-Led Vix Series 'Montecristo' Sets Premiere Date; Drops Official Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Pantaya, Secuoya Studios and William Levy team up for Montecristo production". senalnews.com. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Secuoya Studios Starts Filming Montecristo". todotvnews.com. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  6. ^ "La miniserie Montecristo, de Secuoya Studios en coproducción con William Levy Entertainment, inició rodaje". produ.com (in Spanish). 20 June 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  7. ^ de la Fuente, Anna Marie (24 January 2023). "William Levy Plays Montecristo in First Look at ViX+'s Modern Retelling of Alexandre Dumas Classic (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  8. ^ "EXCLUSIVA: Tras ruptura, Esmeralda Pimentel inicia una nueva etapa en España". ¡Hola! (in Spanish). 6 April 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  9. ^ "ViX Premieres Its New Series MONTECRISTO, Executive Produced By and Starring William Levy on April 14". corporate.televisaunivision.com. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Movistar Plus+ estrenará en España 'Montecristo', la nueva serie de William Levy tras 'Café con aroma de mujer'". vertele.eldiario.es (in Spanish). elDiario.es. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.