The buzz around Breath continues to grow as Netflix unveils more about the project. Among the cast drawing attention is Najwa Nimri standing central in a bold red jacket, surrounded by Manu Ríos, Blanca Suárez, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Alfonso Bassave, and Borja Luna. Filming takes place in the Valencian Community, aligning with the series creator Carlos Montero’s vision. Elite fans familiar with Nimri know her as a leading voice in Spanish storytelling, which promises a high profile for this new title on major platforms. The collaboration marks a notable moment for Spanish drama, with Nimri headlining a cast that brings star power and regional authenticity to the project.
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Montero has repurposed the institute as a hospital setting to explore stories that resonate with audiences accustomed to the high-stakes worlds of Teen and Murders. The plot remains under wraps beyond the basic premise of a hospital-centered drama. Joaquin Sorolla serves as a key filming location, and Netflix has teased glimpses via social posts to whet curiosity.
Production spoke to media with a note about the vibe: when fans see Manu, Blanca, Aitana, Ana, Xoan, Borja, and Abril operating as doctors at Joaquin Sorolla, they may feel compelled to visit the hospital even for a simple cold.
The Breath plot: Netflix series overview
Breath plunges viewers into a historical setting in which Biel, one of many residents in the Joaquin Sorolla medical landscape within the Valencian Community, works long shifts in a public hospital. An all-out labor stoppage erupts, seizing control of doctors and patients with no minimum service guaranteed. Biel faces a tough decision: back the strike to demand essential improvements or stand against it to safeguard patient safety. Through this conflict, the inner workings and personalities of the cast are peeled back, mirroring the character dynamics familiar to Elite fans.
The production landscape places the shoot between Madrid and Valencia, with filming beginning in August under the banner of Yaratan Duzen.
The Breath cast and crew: who’s on board
The central ensemble features Najwa Nimri best known for La casa de papel and Sagrada Familia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón of Parallel Mothers and Boss, Blanca Suárez of Cable Girls and Jaguar, Manu Ríos known for Elite and Silence, Borja Luna from Jesus and the King and Without a Trace, along with a lineup that includes other rising talents. The cast roster extends to Rueda Macarena, Blanca Martínez, Abril Zamora, Xoán Forneas, Marwa Bakhat, and Victor Sainz, bringing a diverse mix of experience and energy to the project.