Someone Has To Die cast: Who is in the cast of Someone Has To Die?
SOMEONE HAS TO DIE is a brand-new Spanish-language drama coming to Netflix but who is in the cast of the series also known as Alguien tiene que morir?
Someone Has to Die: Netflix teases tense new series
Netflix is dropped a new family drama called Someone Has To Die today (October 15). The show takes places in 1950s Mexico and has a large ensemble cast. Express.co.uk looks at the cast of the show which is called Alguien tiene que morir in Spanish.
The highly anticipated new series set in conservative 1950s Mexico and sees young man Gabino (played by Alejandro Speitzer) returning home after an extended period away.
He is called back by his family to meet his intended fiancée Cayetana (Ester Expósito), who has been chosen for him.
However, there’s a catch when Gabino brings home a male ballerina dancer Lázaro (Isaac Hernández) with the two men’s alleged relationship sparking controversy.
The family will be left in uproar and reeling with some members taking matters into their own hands which could result in deadly consequences.
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Someone Has To Die is a Spanish-Mexican co-production and has been created by House of Flowers writer Manolo Caro.
Caro served as a director and co-writer on Someone Has To Die alongside Fernando Pérez and Monika Revilla.
He said of the project: "Alguien tiene que morir is a wonderful challenge, my first project in Spain and the first outside comedy, which I was very nervous about.
“Having this cast is a dream came true and makes everything easier. I was very excited to start and now it's a reality."
The show follows hot on the heels of other Spanish-language shows which have been a success for Netflix including Money Heist and Narcos.
Who is in the cast of Someone Has To Die?
Gabino - Alejandro Speitzer
Alejandro Speitzer takes on the role of dutiful son Gabino in this taut drama.
Mexican actor and producer Speitzer is best known for his role in The Club, La Reina del Sur and more recently starring in Netflix’s steamy thriller Dark Desire.
Lázaro - Isaac Hernández
Taking on the role of ballet dancer Lázaro, who turns up with Gabino, is Isaac Hernández.
Someone Has To Die marks professional ballet dancer Hernández’s first prominent screen role to date with the performer slated to appear in El Rey de todo el mundo.
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Cayetana - Ester Expósito
Portraying the somewhat manipulative and Gabino’s intended wife-to-be Cayetana is Spanish actress Ester Expósito.
She is best known to international audiences for her role in high school drama Élite as well as parts in La caza. Monteperdido and Estoy vivo.
Alonso - Carlos Cuevas
The part of Alonso, who is angered by Cayetana’s plans to marry, is played by Carlos Cuevas.
He has starred in The Ministry of Time, Merlí. Sapere Aude, The Idhun Chronicles and Merlí, among other roles.
Rosario - Mariola Fuentes
Mariola Fuentes plays matriarch Rosario after parts in Instinto, El Continental and Love, Inevitably.
Belén - Pilar Castro
Pilar Castro takes on Belén and has previously featured in Unauthorized Living, Dangerous Moms and Olmos y Robles.
Mina - Cecilia Suárez
Cecilia Suárez is Gabino’s mother Mina, who is put in a difficult situation after her son’s return.
Suárez has featured in The House of Flowers, Capadocia and Sense8.
Santos - Juan Carlos Vellido
Juan Carlos Vellido is Santos and has had roles in White Lines, Cable Girls, Iron and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Pirates of the Caribbean.
Someone Has To Die will be released on Netflix on October 16