Miguel Bernardeau and Renata Notni Talk ‘Adventure, Action, Love and Diversity’ in ‘Zorro’ as Series Debuts on Prime Video: ‘It’s a Completely New Take’
22.01.2024 - 15:29
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Marta Balaga Everyone knows masked avenger Zorro, aka Diego de la Vega, righting the wrongs while trying to keep his identity secret. Then again, maybe they don’t. “I don’t think people were expecting this version of “Zorro.” It’s a completely new take, full of adventure, action, love and diversity,” Renata Notni tells Variety ahead of its Jan.
19 premiere in the Americas on Amazon Prime Video which bow the series in Spain on Jan. 25. “Elite” alumni Miguel Bernardeau, now cast in the titular role, adds: “It has been a long time since his last incarnation.
Before, Zorro used to be played by people who were older than Diego was supposed to be. Now, we really see his coming-of-age. He is figuring out who he wants to be as an adult.
That’s something many people can relate to.” Apart from Noti’s Lolita Marquez – his childhood sweetheart who grew tired of waiting – Diego also has to deal with Native American fighter Nah-Lin (Dalia Xiuhcoatl), convinced he has stolen what was rightfully hers. “The inclusion of empowered female characters was so important. Now, it’s also their story,” says Bernardeau.
“I think in this version of ‘Zorro’ we are moving away from the past. All women in the show are very powerful. We are not expecting anyone to come and save us anymore.
We are the heroes of our lives,” notes Noti. “This new generation, and women in general, want to be represented – and deserve to be represented – just the way we are.” Despite many hardships waiting for Diego as he returns to California in 1834 – “There are emotional moments, because he is going back home only to discover it’s different from what he thought,” says Bernardeau – humor is a big part of the show. “I don’t think there was that much comedy between the
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