The team behind Narcos is back with a new bilingual crime drama.
Sofia Vergarais ready for her next chapter.
The Colombian actress stars in Netflix’sGriselda, a new six-episode limited series from the team behindNarcos.
Sofía Vergara in ‘Griselda’.Elizabeth Morris/Netflix
EW can exclusively reveal that the series will premiere in January 2024.
She also serves as executive producer on the series, which she has been developing for almost 10 years.
“And she had really gone deep on someone who felt the pressure that she felt.
Sofía Vergara in ‘Griselda’.Courtesy of Netflix
I think that she really understood what it was like.
Director Andres Baiz recognized Vergara’s drive to show off her dramatic chops.
Baiz met with Vergara at her house multiple times a week to flesh out her character.
Sofía Vergara in ‘Griselda’.Courtesy of Netflix
“She wanted a Griselda that didn’t feel like Sofia Vergara,” he says.
“So for example, she had to learn how to smoke.
Sofia had never smoked in her life… We came up with a bunch of questions.
Sofía Vergara in ‘Griselda’.Courtesy of Netflix
What are Griselda’s dreams?
What does she think about at night?
What car does she drive?
Sofía Vergara in ‘Griselda’.Courtesy of Netflix
What cigarettes does she smoke?
What is her favorite food?
Where does she want to go on vacation again?
Sofía Vergara in ‘Griselda’.Elizabeth Morris/Netflix
How does she move?
Does she like to dance or not?”
Baiz says that the creative team had to be intentional about differentiatingGriseldafrom their previous projects.
Sofía Vergara in ‘Griselda’.Elizabeth Morris/Netflix
“The stylistic landmarks ofNarcosare not inGriselda,” he says.
“Griseldahas its own identity … its own style.”
Newman points out that there are thematic similarities between the two shows, however.
“What Sofia brings to the role is, you just like her,” Newman says.
“You’re like, ‘I like this person and I hope good things happen to her.’
Ultimately, the creators hope the series will complicate the narrative around Blanco’s reputation and legacy.
Take a look at our exclusive sneak-peek images from Netflix’sGriseldabelow.
