Álvaro Morte, immortalized by his efficiency because the Professor in “Cash Heist,” has inked a multi-year producing cope with Sony Footage Tv by way of his Madrid-based manufacturing firm 300 Pistolas, which he based alongside Blanca Clemente.
The accord sees 300 Pistolas, a theater firm, making the transition into producing scripted TV, with Morte creating English-language scripted collection solely with SPT, which he and Clemente will serve on as producers through 300 Pistolas.
Morte and Clemente may have entry to SPT’s growth groups. SPT will function unique manufacturing and distribution companion to any initiatives produced beneath the deal, SPT confirmed Wednesday.
Earlier than “Cash Heist,” Morte was greatest recognized for his position over 2014-17 in Spanish each day TV collection “The Secret of Puente Viejo,” and was revered for 300 Pistolas, the place he directed free variations of Spanish classics.
Acclaimed for his efficiency in “Cash Heist,” the collection introduced Morte worldwide fame which has allowed him to immerse himself in worldwide collection.
By way of a secondary position in psychological thriller “The Head,” Morte proved his performing chops in English; a supporting position in “The Wheel of Time,” co-produced by SPT for Amazon’s Prime Video, gave him a style of high-end high-fantasy TV; Morte’s efficiency as Sebastián Elcano in Simon West’s RTVE/ZDF Studios’ “Boundless,” although shot in Spanish, was an introduction to a high-end Euro public broadcaster epic historic leisure. He has lately starred reverse Sydney Sweeney in Black Bear Footage’ upcoming movie “Immaculate,”
“We’re thrilled to announce this deal, which we see as the beginning of a fruitful and ongoing collaboration. Alvaro’s profile has grown exponentially in recent times by way of starring in world hits like ‘Cash Heist’ and ‘Wheel Of Time,” stated Brendan Fitzgerald, SVP, worldwide co-productions, Sony Footage Tv.
Fitzgerald added: “He has gained worldwide recognition as an actor largely in Spanish-language productions. This deal will set up him as a producer in English-language reveals. We’re excited that he sees Sony Footage as the proper companion for the subsequent stage of his journey.”
Mentioned Morte: “A while in the past with 300 Pistolas, our theater firm, Blanca Clemente and I wished to make the leap to the world of manufacturing and growth of audiovisual fiction. And what higher than to do it with somebody like Sony Footage Tv.”
He went on: “The consistency, confidence and luxury that this alliance provides us fills us with enthusiasm to face all of the inventive processes which might be to return. From the start, the move of concepts, the alignment within the targets and the joint work with Brendan and his crew have been not solely rewarding, however very pleasant. It hits us on the nostril that we’re going to have a good time!”
