FOX: Aquí En La Tierra, series that debuts in April, will represent Latin America in Cannes

FOX Networks (FNG) Latin America announced on Tuesday, March 13 that their new original Premium production, Aquí En La Tierra, was chosen to participate in the official competition of the International Series Festival at Cannes, Canneseries, and is the first Latin American series to be part of the selection in its first edition. Additionally, it will reach all Latin America on Sunday, April 22 on FOX Premium Series.

The production was chosen among more than 100, from a total of approximately 20 countries, to compete together with 9 other series from different countries in a competition divided into six categories. The winners will be revealed at the gala on Wednesday, April 11 at Cannes, France.

The series was created by Gael García Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas, and Jorge Dorantes. Bernal is also the director of its first episode and has a special participation as an actor.

Carlos Martínez, president of FOX Networks Group Latin America, said it is an honor that original content created and developed in Latin America takes part in this festival, adding that: “Aquí En La Tierra is an innovative and very high-quality premium series with an amazing cast. A political thriller that will make an impact in our region, where politics is part of everyday conversations.”

Edgar Spielmann, EVP and COO of Entertainment and Digital at FOX Networks Group Latin America, expressed: “We congratulate Gael and the entire team of La Corriente del Golfo and are grateful for the trust in choosing FNG Latin America as their partner on this path.”