David Farnor | On 10, Oct 2017

Everything started with a text message between Kate del Castillo and El Chapo. Mexico’s leading actress. The world’s most wanted drug lord. She had no idea what she was getting into. Now, we’ve got a teaser trailer for The Day I Met El Chapo, which gives us some idea.

Netflix’s biographical series is the true account of their meeting. The three-part series tells Kate’s side of the story using never-before-seen footage and exclusive details of what led to it. The series is produced by 25/7 Productions and Kate del Castillo Productions. The executive producers include David Broome, Yong Yam and Kate del Castillo. The director of the series is Carlos Armella.

“As an actress I’ve been given the opportunity to portray fascinating fictional characters, roles I am very proud of. Now I get the chance to tell my story, my reality, my truth. This project will dive into how it began, why I pursued accepting the rights to the life story of one of the most controversial narco figures and what happened after,” says Kate.

The series premieres on Friday 20th October. Here’s a trailer – or, for more on what’s coming soon to Netflix UK in October, click here.

 
The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story is available on Netflix UK, as part of an £9.99 monthly subscription.

 

The Day I Met El Chapo: Netflix to premiere The Kate del Castillo Story this October

30th August 2017

Mexico’s leading actress. The world’s most wanted drug lord. The infamous encounter between El Chapo and a Hollywood star is being brought to our screens this October.

Netflix’s biographical series is the true account of Mexican actress, Kate del Castillo. The three-part series tells Kate’s side of the story using never-before-seen footage and exclusive details of what led to the meeting.

“As an actress I’ve been given the opportunity to portray fascinating fictional characters, roles I am very proud of. Now I get the chance to tell my story, my reality, my truth. This project will dive into how it began, why I pursued accepting the rights to the life story of one of the most controversial narco figures and what happened after,” says Kate del Castillo, protagonist and executive producer of The Day I Met El Chapo.

“I was extremely excited to delve into the craziest ‘life imitating art’ saga I’ve ever heard, a story wrapped around a core of complex social and political issues. I’m honored that Kate gave me the opportunity to tell her truth,” adds David Broome, series creator and executive producer.

The series is produced by 25/7 Productions and Kate del Castillo Productions. The executive producers include David Broome, Yong Yam and Kate del Castillo. The director of the series is Carlos Armella.

The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story will premiere on Netflix on 20th October.

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