Yahoo News ‘Ted Lasso’s’ Cristo Fernandez, Juanpa Zurita, Ana de la Reguera, Vico Escorcia Team Up for Videocine’s ‘Una Pequeña Confusión,’ Set for a December Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
“Una Pequeña Confusión,” an ensemble comedy starring “Ted Lasso” star Cristo Fernandez, Emmy-nominated actor-producer Juanpa Zurita, Ana de la Reguera (“Nacho Libre”) and Vico Escorcia (AppleTV+’s “Acapulco”) is set for a December theatrical release by Mexican powerhouse film company, Videocine.
The comedy revolves around two couples: Lola and Cuau (De la Reguera and Fernández), a progressive middle-class pair, and Iñigo and Majo (Zurita and Escorcia), a young conservative, well-heeled duo. Both couples turn to artificial insemination as a last resort to have children.
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In a madcap twist based on actual events, a mix-up at the clinic results in each mom-to-be carrying the other one’s baby. The couples must navigate their vastly different lifestyles and parenting philosophies, finding common ground for the sake of their future children, all while dealing with societal norms and the complexities of love.
Produced by No Dancing Today and Gebo Films, producers of such romcom hits as Noé Santillan Lopez’s “Infelices para siempre” and Pitipol Ybarra’s “El roomie,” “Una Pequeña Confusión” is penned by Marcos Bucay whose credits include Netflix hit “Club de Cuervos” and the Amazon Original series “How to Survive Being Single,” created by Sebastián and Emiliano Zurita.
The comedy is directed by Argentina’s Ariel Winograd who has helmed a few episodes of “How to Survive Being Single” and is best known for his action comedy “The Heist of the Century.” Chuy Chavez served as the cinematographer.
Jorge Aragón (“A la mala,” “El roomie”) lead produces while De la Reguera, Arco Entertainment, the production company of Zurita and Brenda Tubilla, and Fernandez’s Espectro MX Films are co-producers.
“It combines humor and heart, showcasing the incredible talents of our cast and crew,” said Videocine director general Rodrigo de Pedro who added: “It’s a story about the unexpected, the importance of family, and finding laughter amidst chaos.”
Videocine kickstarted operations in May 1971 as a distributor of Mexican media giant Televisa’s films across Mexico, starting with “La Celestina” in 1973.
The company has participated in over 400 national films and currently holds nearly 8% of the distribution market. It releases an annual average of 15 movies, covering all genres, from comedies and animation to horror and action.
Mexican exhibition has been steadily recovering from the pandemic slump, with Canacine, (the National Chamber of the Cinematographic Industry) reporting a 33% jump in admissions and a 36% increase in Mexico’s box office last year.
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