Adapting a bestselling novel to a TV show is always a risky business, because there are so many imaginations that could have been created. as many as the number of readers. But if the project leads paco heads, one of our most international directors and screenwriters (‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’, ‘Adiós’) and the cast is led by: Nerea Barros (‘Minimum island’, ‘Operation Marea Negra’) and Argentina Dario Grandinetti (‘Dark side of the heart’, ‘Island of Lies’), among others, the story is a dark and hideous ‘thriller’ with a sensationalism that brings a Hollywood touch, not only does it keep its level, it can transcend it. . And it is obtained that the series ‘Gypsy Bride’ even those who like Carmen Break, controversial authors of the novel.
Although Atresplayer Premium broadcasting platform every Sunday (premiering on the 25th), this Wednesday, 29th, Antena 3 offers free, after that ‘anthill‘first of chapters.
The story told by the book and the series is a Homicide investigator at BAC, Elena Blanco (Barros) is an obsessed yet clever cop woman, tasked with investigating the crime of a murder. young gypsy woman found dead dressed as a bride and in the same position as her sister six years ago. The pain of that family, doubly shaken by this tragedy, will open without crust the wound that the disappearance of their son seven years ago inflicted in the police and that, despite living by biting his lips, does not stop sucking.
He must find the murderer, and for that, he will rely heavily on his will. Zarate (Ignacio Montes, ‘Velvet‘, ‘Open seas’), a young Agent, He is the son of a police officer who died in the line of duty, a way to get his revenge by finding criminals and bringing justice. A relationship will be established between the two, dominated by disagreements that will develop in another direction. “They are two strong characters. But there is a lot of admiration between them. There is love, they love and respect each other. And he will be seen in this series,” says the ‘Serve and protect’ actor.
strong story
paco heads, who came looking for an original series that came to him ‘Gypsy Bride’‘ a powerful story to recreate that dark world, ‘The silence of the lambs’, because you love to play. “If the book had been great, I would have made it bigger,” the director admits. he liked it a ‘income‘, functioning genre, but with the added benefit and content of the speech in Madrid a gypsy universe. And his goal is to raise it one more degree. It details how all the gypsy characters are played by gypsy actors, the music is flamenco, and the female police officers don’t wear makeup so that their wrinkles and dark circles are visible and the truth leaks out.
The first of these points confirms and welcomes. gypsy actor Moreno Borja: “I’ve seen other movies with novel characters and it has nothing to do with us. There’s respect, love, knowing how to listen in this drama, and she’s super good at it.” Also on the roster is a gorgeous trio of women: Lucia Martín (Chesca), Mona Martínez (Mariajo) and Mónica Estarreado (Sonia). “It was difficult for a 58-year-old woman to play the role of a ‘hacker’ normally assigned to a 17-year-old man and be convincing. And this is only achieved with a ‘crack’ Mona. Like Elena, Lucia and Monica. I like strong female characters,” Cabezas admits. complete the cast Darío Grandinetti (Miguel), Vicente Romero (Orduño), Gines Garcia Millan (Tenant), Francesc Garrido (Buendia) Y Zaira Romero (Susana)among others.
Surprises and many twists
this the violence exhibited in fiction, he has a Cabezas seal he is proud of. “Those who read the novel should be prepared to encounter many surprises, many surprises. They will see a lot of beauty, a lot of fear, but they will be surprised.” “That’s why I like it to be released every week,” she says of the way Atresplayer delivers. weekly episodes.
“I’m very happy with this drama. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.”, the senior director admits. And he gives a message: “I say to the reader of the novel: ‘Watch the show because it will surprise you.’ Because for me a good show should surprise you, it should be a roller coaster. And it’s like a ladder where each section goes one step higher.