Telecinco is navigating a turbulent moment for the daily series The Open Wound in My Revenge. The long-running production from Mediaset, which had shaped a significant portion of the network’s daytime lineup for years, faced a dramatic upheaval that sparked a deep internal crisis with Alea Media. The dismissal of the lead actors and the abrupt departure of the creator and showrunner, as reported by YOTELE last week, marked a turning point for the project.
The production company led by Aitor Gabilondo shifted the team overnight, initiating a dramatic shift that unfolded over several months, roughly aligned with Gabilondo’s arrival. Amalia Martinez de Velasco, stepping in as the company’s second director after leaving RTVE, joined the leadership during a period of significant change. Despite prior agreements with the production company’s directors, many previously planned elements collapsed, triggering a costly restructuring and a pause in registration, along with notable financial losses associated with the upheaval.
After the break dictated by these events, the audiovisual company returned to the sets with a refreshed creative team and two new principal actors who would bring to life the two central figures in The Revenge: Benim. The actors announced to take on these roles were José Sospedra and Natalia Rodríguez, as reported to YOTELE, signaling a new phase for the series as it aimed to recapture its momentum.
Valencian actor José Sospedra—an established face in the daytime space—had previously appeared in Servir y Proteger and later returned to his hometown to work on L’Alqueria Blanca during a stint with À Punt in 2021. His screen credits also include appearances in Tierra de Lobos and more recent projects such as Desaparecidos, Protegidos ADN, and Bosé, where he played the singer’s partner. These prior roles positioned him as a versatile performer capable of anchoring a central dramatic arc for the series.
Natalia Rodríguez brings a substantial track record to the program despite her relatively young age. She began forays into the screen with titles like La pecera de Eva and Los Protegidos before joining Amar es para siempre on Antena 3. Her breakthrough arrived in the Divinity youth series I Want, followed by another notable fiction, Servir y Proteger, which aired on a weekday schedule and featured a long-running character. Rodríguez has also appeared in Netflix productions such as Alta mar and in TVE’s Treason, underscoring a breadth of experience across networks and platforms.
Industry observers note that the current restructuring reflects broader trends in Spanish television, where long-running formats often experience reinvention to align with evolving audience preferences and production realities. The shift in leadership, the refresh of the cast, and the strategic realignment of creative visions indicate an intent to preserve the series’ core appeal while adapting to new production dynamics. As the team moves forward, the focus remains on delivering consistent storytelling and character development that can sustain viewer interest across the remaining episodes and future seasons. The situation continues to unfold, with industry partners watching closely to see how the new team and cast performances will shape the show’s trajectory. [Source attribution to YOTELE]