Second homes in South America
Hoping to replicate the worldwide success of ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” Disney’s international production arm plans to produce four local Latin American editions, each with its own cast and cultural flavor.
Spanish versions of the show will be seen in Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador, and a Portuguese version will air in Brazil.
“The script of the series perfectly fit the profile of what the Latin American audience looks for,” said Fernando Barbosa, senior vice president of Buena Vista International Television Latin America. “It looks similar to the telenovelas.”
Each new version will be filmed on one set in Buenos Aires and follow the format of the U.S. original, but with adaptations to reflect each cast’s local culture.
Production on the Argentine version begins April 15 and could air as early as June or July.
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