Fans are about to see a different Sofia Vergara in the new Netflix limited series Griselda. Despite being known as a veteran comedian, famous for her iconic role in Modern Family, the actress transforms into a ruthless cartel godmother, aka La Jefa (The Boss). As the streamer is hyping up this new show, here’s everything you need to know, from the release date to the trailer.
Is Griselda based on a true story?
Based on the life of Griselda Blanco, a known figure in the drug trade not just in Colombia but also in Miami, New York, and California, many wonder if Griselda is based on a true story. According to Netflix, the show is “heavily inspired” by the life of the famous drug queen.
Blanco was behind a huge drug empire and was at the center of the drug battles happening in Miami from the 1970s to the 1980s. Despite growing up in a low-income family, she managed to change everything after starting a criminal life at an early age. Her marriage to Alberto Bravo introduced her to the world of the cocaine trade, leading her to become “The Godmother” of the underworld.
What is Griselda about?
Griselda won’t just tell the story of a drug queen. It will also depict her as a devoted mother. Fans are about to see how this savvy and ambitious businesswoman rose from no one to a leader of one of the most profitable cartels in history. Her combination of unsuspected savagery and charm proved lethal, as it helped her navigate her business and family without breaking a sweat.
You can read the synopsis below:
A limited series inspired by the savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.
Is there a trailer for Grisela?
Netflix recently released the official trailer for Griselda, and it looked every inch epic with the surprising transformation of Vergara as Griselda. The preview begins with the arrival of a yellow car, while the next scene features a bunch of men who seem to be cartel members. “You’ve thought about me a lot, haven’t you,” she said.
From there, an enigmatic musical score plays as packs of what seem to be narcotic drugs are seen. “I heard that you liked my product,” she continued. “We can make a lot of money together.” As one of the guys asked who was in charge of the trade, Vergara appeared, looking fierce as she was eyeing all of them.
You can check the trailer below:
Who are the cast members of Griselda?
Aside from Vergara, Griselda will feature a number of cast members. Fans may even find some familiar faces from Narcos and Narcos Mexico. You can check the list below:
Alberto Guerra as Dario
Vanessa Ferlito as Isabel
Alberto Ammann as Alberto Bravo
Gabriel Sloyer as Diaz
Juliana Aidén Martinez as June
Martin Rodriguez as Rivi
José Zúñiga as Amilcar
The show is also brought by the creative minds behind Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, led by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, who also directs all six episodes, along with Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard. Vergara also serves as the series’ executive producer alongside Luis Balaguer with Latin World Entertainment.
When will Griselda be released?
Griselda will be released on January 25, 2024, on Netflix. It may drop at 12 AM PT/ 3 AM ET, as expected. But as the time varies per region, you can check the other release times below:
United States (PDT) - 12:00 AM
United States (EDT) - 03:00 AM
Canada - 3:00 AM (Toronto), 12:00 AM (Vancouver)
Brazil (Rio De Janiero) - 4:00 AM
United Kingdom (GMT) - 8:00 AM
Europe (Central European Summer Time) - 9:00 AM
Europe (Eastern European Summer Time) - 10:00 AM
Australia - 3:00 PM (Perth), 5:00 PM (Sydney)
New Zealand (Auckland) - 7:00 PM
Indonesia (Jakarta) - 2:00 PM
Philippines (Manila) - 3:00 PM
Hong Kong - 3:00 PM
Singapore - 3:00 PM
Japan (Tokyo) - 4:00 PM
South Africa (Cape Town, Central Africa Time) - 9:00 AM
India (New Delhi) - 12:30 PM
Netflix’s new offering won’t just feature the epic transformation of Vergara. It also offers another look at the world-famous drug trade in Colombia. And as Griselda comes from the creators of Narcos, this one will surely be a must-see.
