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VIS signs first-look with Cine Vaquero

ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS), a division of ViacomCBS, has signed a first-look deal with Mexican actor Luis Gerardo Méndez’s production company Cine Vaquero, which he owns with local producer Gerardo Gatica.

Luis Gerardo Méndez

They will create, develop and produce exclusive Spanish-language scripted and non-scripted content for VIS and streaming service Paramount+ in Latin America.

Méndez rose to stardom with his role in the 2013 comedy film The Noble Family, which was one of the highest-grossing movies in Mexico’s history.

He later went on to star in and executive produce Netflix’s first Spanish-language original series, the comedy Club de Cuervos, as well as the Focus Features film Half Brothers. His most recent projects include Netflix’s Murder Mystery and a lead role in the upcoming season of Narcos Mexico.

Gatica is best known for producing Alonso Ruizpalacios’ film Museo, which stars Gael García Bernal. He also produced I’m No Longer Here, which was short-listed for Best International Feature Film at this year’s Oscars.

JC Acosta, president VIS and Networks Americas, said: “Working with Luis Gerardo Méndez in Los Enviados for Paramount+ has been an amazing experience and we are excited to partner with his production company, Cine Vaquero, to produce one-of-a-kind stories and content.”

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