Based on Juan Gómez-Jurad’s novel of the same name, The Red Queen (Spanish: Reina Roja) is a Spanish-language and Mexican-language thriller television series directed by Koldo Serra. Hovik Keuchkerian and Vicky Luengo star in the film. The novel was one of the best-selling novels of the time.
After the murder of a wealthy family scion and the kidnapping of another wealthy heiress, the most educated person in the world, Antonia Scott, emerges from her hermit’s retreat and teams up with Basque gay police agent Jon Gutiérrez.
The adapted screenplay was written by Salvador Perpiña and Amaya Muruzábal and was based on the novel by Juan Gómez-Jurado. The producers of the series are In Dopamine and Focus. Among the filming locations were Madrid and Toledo. The series consists of seven episodes.
With a cast of talented actors including Vicky Luengo, Celia Freijeiro, Hovik Keuchkerian, Nacho Fresneda, and José Ángel Egido in outstanding performances. Viewers of “Red Queen”, formerly known as “Reina Roja”, are sure to doubt the veracity of the story and the locations where the action is filmed due to the suspenseful plot and captivating background images in each episode.
Adapted for film by Amaya Muruzábal and Salvador Perpiña, the first installment of the serial killer thriller trilogy is set in the award-winning 2022 book. While the plots of the book and show appear to be the brainchild of their imaginative and prescient creators, some of the characters take direct inspiration from other sources.
Where Was Red Queen (Reina Roja) Series Filmed?
The main location of the Red Queen series is Spain. Principal photography began in August 2022 and ended in January 2023. The initial season of the series was filmed for up to 6 months.
The main filming location was Madrid, the capital of Spain. The production team visited many sites to create the backdrop for the crime thriller series and increase audience interest. In particular, the shooting of several sequences takes place around the Chamartín, Noviciado, and Goya railway stations, named after the Spanish graphic artist Francisco Goya.
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Several sequences were filmed at Chamberi station, also known as the ghost station as it was closed by the government in 1966. The station is now an entrance museum, but trains still pass through.
Another primary site was the medieval city of Toledo, located in central Spain, there is also a mention of the “Red Queen”. A true expression of Spanish culture, the historic city is located in the autonomous region of Castile-La Mancha and is more than 66 km from Madrid.
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Often referred to as the city of three cultures because it is home to 3 different religions, Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Rich in diverse and extensive cultural norms, the country is a perfect backdrop for filming. One can see picturesque skyscrapers and cultural monuments. It is ideal for filming a thriller series due to its historic setting and extensive history.
Red Queen (Reina Roja) Series: Cast
So far, the only casting announcement for the Red Queen TV series is Elizabeth Banks, who is set to play an unknown character. The most likely candidate for Banks to play is Elara Merandus, the sadistic Queen of Norta and the main villain of the series.
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The four main characters will likely be cast first in the show, given their importance to the story. There’s the protagonist, 17-year-old Mare Barrow, her two love interests, Tiberias “Cal” Calore VII and Maven Calore, and Mare’s rival-turned-friend, Diana Farley. These characters form the core of the series.
Red Queen (Reina Roja) Series: Synopsis
The TV series should be a close adaptation since Victoria Aveyard wrote the Red Queen pilot. The novel takes place in an alternate America where a magical monarchy replaces the US government. People in this world are divided into normal red blood and silver blood, who can perform supernatural acts.
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The Silvers tyrannically rule over the poor Reds, but when one Red, Mare Barrow, discovers that she also has hidden powers, she is drawn into a court conspiracy and becomes the face of a revolution to free the Reds once and for all.
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