It’s Sofia Vergara like you’ve never seen it before. The actress, 51, takes on the role of Griselda Blanco, a real-life Colombian drug lord, in the upcoming Netflix miniseries, Griselda. The play, whose premiere is scheduled for January, has officially released a teaser trailer, and Sofia, dressed in heavy prosthetics, is almost unrecognizable.
WATCH: Griselda starring Sofia Vergara – trailer
After completely transforming for the role, fans of the actress might be surprised by what appears to be her darkest project yet. It boasts a star-studded cast; Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez and Vanessa Ferlito will also star in the crime series.
So what is it all about? According to Netflix’s synopsis, “Griselda is inspired by the life of the smart and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.
© NetflixSofia Vergara can be seen wearing prosthetics in the first photos
“In Miami in the 1970s and ’80s, Blanco’s lethal mix of unsuspecting savagery and charm helped her expertly juggle work and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘The Godmother’.”
Reuniting the team behind Narcos and Narcotics: MexicoGriselda will consist of six one-hour episodes, premiering on January 25, 2024.
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Released just a few hours ago, the teaser has already created a huge reaction on YouTube, with fans expressing their excitement in the comments. “Oh my god Sofia is going bad I CAN’T WAIT! More Sofia please Netflix,” wrote one.
© Netflix The Netflix series will premiere in January 2024
“As a huge fan of Queen of the South and Sofia Vergara, I’m very excited about this,” added another. Meanwhile, a third wrote: “Finally! Sofia gets a dramatic role.”
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Also known as the ‘Black Widow’, Griselda Blanco is known for turning Miami into a cocaine hotbed and creating one of the most profitable cartels in history.
© Netflix The miniseries will follow Griselda as she creates one of the most profitable cartels in history
On February 17, 1985, Griselda was finally arrested by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and charged with conspiracy to manufacture, import, and distribute cocaine. She was eventually found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison, and reportedly continued to run her empire while in prison.
In 1994, Griselda was also charged with three murders, with which her sentence was extended, after one of her former killers agreed to testify in court. After serving her prison sentence and returning to Colombia, Griselda was shot dead by a gunman in 2012 as she was leaving a butcher shop in Medellín.
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