Prime Video Kickstarts Production on Daniel Burman-Led Series ‘Cometierra,’ starring ‘Roma’s’ Yalitza Aparicio (EXCLUSIVE)
23.10.2023 - 15:23
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Anna Marie de la Fuente In perhaps one of her meatiest roles since Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma,” Oscar-nominated thesp Yalitza Aparicio stars in Prime Video’s upcoming series “Cometierra,” created by its showrunner Daniel Burman, The Mediapro Studio’s head of content for the U.S., Mexico and Central America. Principal photography is underway, predominantly in Mexico, with some scenes shot in Uruguay.
Inspired by the bestselling debut novel of Argentine writer-activist Dolores Reyes, “Cometierra,” meaning Eartheater in English, is a supernatural drama steeped in magical realism that follows Aylín, a young girl from the rough outskirts of Mexico City. She unexpectedly gains the extraordinary ability to commune with the earth beneath her feet, a gift that propels her into a world of crime-solving and clashes with malevolent forces lurking in her past.
With the help of her fellow misfits, Aylín finds her true identity while navigating a community plagued by violence and grappling with the mysterious disappearances of those she holds dear. The seven-episode series is produced by Spain’s The Mediapro Studio (TMS), Oficina Burman, Exile Content Studio and production house and services company Cimarrón Cine.
Both Burman’s shingle, Oficina Burman and Cimarrón form part of The Mediapro Studio, with the latter’s acquisition announced in September. TMS acquired Oficina Burman in 2018.
“’Cometierra’ tackles several inescapable problems that are the reality for many Mexicans, from the brazen perspective of the world of superheroes, urban music, and teenage sexual awakening,” said Alonso Aguilar, head of local originals, Prime Video Mexico. Cris Gris (“Vgly”) and Martin Hodara (“La señal”) will share directing duties with Burman (“Iosi,
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