Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and The Mediapro Studio begin production of the 10-episode series Código implacable in Colombia.
The series, which is based on an original idea of Ran Tellem, director of International Content Development of The Mediapro Studio, titled 35 years and counting, and Mariano Baselga, Studio’s Content Development Producer, is the first project as part of a co-development and co-production agreement between the producers.
“We’re excited to start production of this thrilling series in Colombia,” said Ana Bond, SVP and MD, International Production, Latin America and US Hispanic, SPT. “This a high-quality series with a unique narrative and a suspenseful story that keeps the audience engaged in search of answers at every turn.”
“Código implacable is one of those projects that when you listen to the pitch you can see the entire series in front of your eyes. It is an extraordinary thriller, very original in its approach. We also count with a family of talents in front of and behind the camera, who are producing surprising material, which makes us proud as a production Studio and encourages us to continue strengthening our productions in America”, mentioned Daniel Burman, Head of Content, The Mediapro Studio US.
The series tells the story of an investigative team with different backgrounds and ages determined to solve a case about a serial rapist who has remained at large for 35 years.
Código implacable will be distributed worldwide by The Mediapro Studio Distribution and Sony Pictures Television and is directed by Joel Novoa, an alum of SPT’s Diverse Directors Program; written by José Miguel Núñez, and executive produced by Madeleine Contreras.