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Chilean creatives Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola have adapted Isabel Allende's novel 'The House of the Spirits' into an eight-episode limited series for Amazon Prime Video. The series, which premiered on April 29, was filmed in Chile and features the couple as showrunners, executive producers, and, respectively, director and star. Alegría, Urrejola, and executive producer Eva Longoria recently discussed the project at a National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) forum.
Facts First
- An eight-episode adaptation of 'The House of the Spirits' premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 29.
- Chilean creatives Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola co-wrote and serve as showrunners for the series, with Alegría directing five episodes and Urrejola starring as Blanca.
- Eva Longoria joined as an executive producer after FilmNation recruited her due to her interest in adapting Allende's works.
- The series was filmed in Santiago and other parts of Chile, a country with available co-production funds for film and TV.
- The creative team discussed the project at a NALIP forum in a session moderated by Variety's co-Editor in Chief, Cynthia Littleton.
What Happened
Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola have adapted Isabel Allende's novel 'The House of the Spirits' into an eight-episode limited series for Amazon Prime Video. The series premiered on April 29. Alegría directed five episodes, and Urrejola stars in the series as the character Blanca. On May 1, Alegría, Urrejola, and executive producer Eva Longoria gave a keynote address at the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) Diverse Women in Media Forum. The session was moderated by Cynthia Littleton, the co-Editor in Chief of Variety.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy international storytelling or literary adaptations, you now have access to a new series based on a globally acclaimed novel. The project highlights the growing influence of Latino creatives in major streaming productions, which may lead to a wider variety of stories being told. For those interested in film production, the series demonstrates how Chile's co-production funds can facilitate large-scale projects filmed locally.
What's Next
The series is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The recent panel discussion at the NALIP forum suggests the creative team may continue to advocate for and work on similar projects that elevate Latino stories and talent in the media landscape.