Adrián Suar and Griselda Siciliani Star in Netflix Comedy Inspired by the Play ‘Felicidades’ Directed by Álex De La Iglesia
Netflix Announces New Argentine Comedy Adaptation "Felicidades"
A new comedy film is in production for Netflix, hailing from Argentina and featuring stars Adrián Suar and Griselda Siciliani. The project is an adaptation of the successful play Felicidades (meaning "Congratulations") and is helmed by renowned Spanish director Álex de la Iglesia. Filming is currently taking place in Buenos Aires.
The original stage play has captivated Argentine audiences with its story of a husband attempting to mitigate a relationship crisis by throwing a special birthday celebration for his wife. As the evening unfolds, chaos ensues with the entrance of a psychic, leaving guests trapped by their own deceptions within a house that seems to possess a life of its own.
Although the film adaptation’s title has yet to be confirmed, it is being produced by Preludio, a company co-founded by Suar and Diego Andrasnik. The cast also features Benjamín Vicuña, Violeta Urtizberea, Mike Amigorena, Martín Garabal, Mónica Raiola, and the well-known Argentine comedian Diego Capusotto.
Suar and Siciliani previously shared the screen in the drama series Sin Código (or "Without Rules"). Suar expressed gratitude toward Netflix for its support of the project, stating, "Having a director like Álex de la Iglesia filming in Argentina is a real luxury and a huge boost for our industry. I am very proud of the team we have put together: acting alongside Griselda again and a first-rate cast, with so much talent gathered together."
De la Iglesia, who owns his production company and collaborates with Banijay-backed Pokeepsie Films, is known for creating hit films such as the Culpables series. He has also directed HBO’s Spanish series 30 Coins and is currently working on the Netflix thriller La Cuidadora (or "The Caregiver"). The adaptation of Felicidades marks his first project for Netflix out of Argentina.
Reflecting on the film, De la Iglesia remarked, “Felicidades revolves around a family that clings to an image of itself while everything around them begins to destabilize. The characters seek redemption in a grotesque, cruel, and humorous way, because that is the most honest language I know. Now that reality has murdered fiction, it’s time to take revenge and give it back a smile. It is a privilege for me to work with this cast, who have perfectly understood the search for truth in the chaos.”
