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New Amazon series from Steven Spielberg

Javier Bardem is set to star as Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes in new Amazon miniseries.

Javier Bardem is set to star as Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes in an Amazon miniseries from  Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television.

Amazon Studios has given a four-episode order to the untitled miniseries, created for television by “Schindler’s List” writer Steve Zaillian and adapted from a screenplay by the late Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo.

A 16th century explorer, Cortes defied Spanish authorities to lead an expedition to what is now Mexico that led to the fall of the Aztec Empire.

“Cortes’ epic discoveries shaped the world as we know it today, and through the minds of Amblin, Steven Spielberg, Steve Zaillian and Javier Bardem, we will bring Prime Video members on an exhilarating journey,” said Sharon Yguado, head of scripted series, Amazon Studios. “There are few moments in history that shape an entire culture such as Cortes’ story, and this series will be one filled with drama and adventure.”

“It is a privilege to tell this epic story— one that is full of drama and conflict within this huge, historical spectacle where two distant civilizations clash at the height of their reign,” said Bardem. “The best and worst of human nature came to life in all its light and darkness. As an actor, there is no better challenge than to serve such a unique project that I have been passionate about for years, and I am thrilled to be working with this dream team of Steven Spielberg, Steven Zaillian and Amazon.”

Source: Variety

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  1. What I’m curious about is why Spielberg would make comments about Netflix’s legitimacy for the Oscars while doing deals with Amazon for this big budget venture, I think we can see where the ‘Spielberg dream team’ are setting up their camp.

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