Spectrum Originals kicks off Spanish-language soccer drama
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Louise Duffy
| 26 June 2019

Spectrum Originals has picked up the popular Latin American scripted series Todo Por El Juego from Imagina International Sales.

Based on the novel El Fútbol No Es As”, written by La Liga president Javier Tebas and Pedro Torrens, the Spanish-language series — offering the option of English subtitles — debuted to strong ratings across Latin America last July. Set in a fictionalised Second Division Spanish soccer league, it follows an activist businessman who ascends to the team presidency only to find himself embroiled in mob-controlled betting, political corruption, family turmoil and murder.

The series will make its US premiere on 15 July (episodes 1-3), followed by airdrops on 22 July (episodes 4-5) and 29 July (episodes 6-8).

Produced by The Mediapro Studio, Todo Por El Juego was developed by Argentine writer Eduardo Sacheri, best-known for his 2010 Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Film The Secret in their Eyes. Daniel Calparsoro is showrunner and director.

The cast includes Roberto Enríquez, Patricia Vico, Pedro Casablanc, Marian ¡lvarez, Maria Molins, Andrés Gertrúdix, Maria de Nati, Lucas Velasco, Toni Sevilla and Jesús Ruyman.

“With its strong embrace by Latin American audiences and the massive popularity of soccer as a backdrop, we believe this wonderfully written dramatic series will appeal to both the large and growing Spanish-speaking viewership in the US, as well as everyone who loves sophisticated drama,” remarked Katherine Pope, head of Spectrum Originals.