Spanish production company Weekend Studio (Netflix’s “Hache”) has optioned The Story Lab’s new Spanish podcast “XRey” for adaptation as a TV drama series.
A top three staple on Spotify’s list of most popular podcasts in Spain since launching May 19, “Xrey” dives into the details of Spain’s often-mysterious King Juan Carlos de Borbón I who, after 50 years as the head of the Spanish state, abdicated suddenly in 2014 with little explanation.
“Toni and his team at The Story Lab Spain have brought the ‘XRey’ story to life in a brilliantly creative way to deliver a breakout hit on Spotify that has the pace of a political thriller,” The Story Lab global president Michael Iskas said in a release.
“XRey” the podcast uses a collection of more than 40 testimonies from figures close to the royal family as well as historians and journalists specializing in the Spanish monarchy to examine...
A top three staple on Spotify’s list of most popular podcasts in Spain since launching May 19, “Xrey” dives into the details of Spain’s often-mysterious King Juan Carlos de Borbón I who, after 50 years as the head of the Spanish state, abdicated suddenly in 2014 with little explanation.
“Toni and his team at The Story Lab Spain have brought the ‘XRey’ story to life in a brilliantly creative way to deliver a breakout hit on Spotify that has the pace of a political thriller,” The Story Lab global president Michael Iskas said in a release.
“XRey” the podcast uses a collection of more than 40 testimonies from figures close to the royal family as well as historians and journalists specializing in the Spanish monarchy to examine...
- 6/10/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Spotify Podcast On Spanish King’s Abdication To Be Adapted For TV By ‘Hache’ Producer Weekend Studio
XRey, a Spotify podcast from Ninja Warrior backer The Story Lab on the abdication of Spanish King Juan Carlos I, is being adapted for television by the producer of Netflix original Hache.
Dentsu Aegis Network-owned The Story Lab is working with Weekend Studio on the adaptation after XRey has been among Spotify’s top three podcasts in Spain since premiering on May 19.
King Juan Carlos I abdicated in 2014 in sudden and unexplained circumstances and 10-part XRey features testimony from prime ministers, leading historians and investigative journalists. It is produced by Toni Garrido.
Michael Iskas, global president of The Story Lab, said: “Toni and his team at The Story Lab Spain have brought the XRey story to life in a brilliantly creative way to deliver a breakout hit on Spotify that has the pace of a political thriller.”
Weekend Studio president Tomás Cimadevilla added: “XRey has a potent mix of intrigue,...
Dentsu Aegis Network-owned The Story Lab is working with Weekend Studio on the adaptation after XRey has been among Spotify’s top three podcasts in Spain since premiering on May 19.
King Juan Carlos I abdicated in 2014 in sudden and unexplained circumstances and 10-part XRey features testimony from prime ministers, leading historians and investigative journalists. It is produced by Toni Garrido.
Michael Iskas, global president of The Story Lab, said: “Toni and his team at The Story Lab Spain have brought the XRey story to life in a brilliantly creative way to deliver a breakout hit on Spotify that has the pace of a political thriller.”
Weekend Studio president Tomás Cimadevilla added: “XRey has a potent mix of intrigue,...
- 6/10/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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