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Mexican actor Jaime Camil to develop projects for Paramount+ under first-look

VIS, the international studio division of recently rebranded Paramount (fka ViacomCBS), has inked an exclusive first-look deal with Mexican actor, singer and TV personality Jaime Camil.

Jaime Camil

Camil, who is best known for his role in Jane The Virgin, will create, develop and produce projects for Paramount+. Projects developed through the agreement will be fully or majority Spanish-language, covering both scripted and unscripted.

“With Jaime’s experience and creative focus we are confident that he’ll bring the best Spanish-language content to Paramount+ that resonates with our audiences around the world,” said JC Acosta, Paramount’s president of international studios and networks for southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa.

In addition to Jane the Virgin, Camil has also starred in projects such as musical series Schmigadoon and Mexican telenovela La Fea Más Bella. He also stars in the upcoming biopic of Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez.

VIS said it is currently in development on more than 180 projects through its various partnerships with international talent. The company has recently inked deals with Silvia Navarro, 11:11 Films and TV, Oscar-winning director and writer Juan José Campanella and Wattpad Webtoon Studios.

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