Netflix is set to bring to life one of the most celebrated novels in history, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
The iconic novel by Garcia Marquez, first published in 1967, traces the saga of a family from the mythical town of Macondo, haunted by a curse that spans generations. With over 50 million copies sold and translations in more than 40 languages, the book’s adaptation is touted as one of ‘s most ambitious Latin American projects.
Filmed in Spanish and shot in Garcia Marquez’s homeland of Colombia, the series has the backing of the author’s family.
Here’s what we know about this highly anticipated series, its release date, and the cast.
What is One Hundred Years of Solitude about?
Jose Arcadio Buendia (Marco Gonzalez) and Ursula Iguaran (Susana Morales) search for happiness in new Netflix series One Hundred Years of Solitude (Image: Netflix)
The upcoming drama is an adaptation of the eponymous novel, centring on the Buendia family and their patriarch Jose Arcadio Buendia, the founder of the fictional town of Macondo.
Regarded as a seminal work of magical realism and Garcia Marquez’s crowning achievement, the book forms the basis of the series.
A plot synopsis from reads: “The story follows cousins José and Úrsula, who get married against their parents’ wishes and leave their village to embark on a long journey in search of a new home.
“Accompanied by friends and adventurers, their voyage culminates with the founding of a utopian town on the banks of a river of prehistoric stones that they baptize Macondo.
“Several generations of the Buendía lineage will shape the future of this mythical town, tormented by madness, impossible loves, a bloody and absurd war, and a terrible curse that condemns them, without hope, to 100 years of solitude.”
One Hundred Years of Solitude release date and timing
Susana Morales as Ursula, Marco Antonio Gonzalez as Jose Arcadio Buendia (Grande) in new Netflix series One Hundred Years of Solitude (Image: Netflix)
The much-anticipated One Hundred Years of Solitude is set to be released in two parts, with the first eight episodes premiering at 8am on Wednesday, December 11.
has yet to announce the release date for the second part but promises to reveal it soon.
How many episodes does One Hundred Years of Solitude have?
The series boasts a total of 16 episodes, divided into two parts of eight episodes each. It’s believed that the first part will delve into the initial half of the novel, while the latter part will explore the remaining chapters.
Who stars in One Hundred Years of Solitude?
Moreno Borja as Melquiades, Janer Abelardo as Arcadio, Diego Vasquez as Jose Arcadio Buendia in new Netflix series One Hundred Years of Solitude (Image: Netflix)
One Hundred Years of Solitude features an extensive cast including:
- Claudio Cataño as Colonel Aureliano Buendía
- Jerónimo Barón as Aureliano Buendía child
- Marco González as Jose Arcadio Buendía
- Leonardo Soto as José Arcadio son
- Susana Morales as Úrsula Iguarán
- Marleyda Soto as older Úrsula Iguarán
- Ella Becerra as Petronila
- Carlos Suaréz as Aureliano Iguarán
- Moreno Borja as Melquiades
- Viña Machado as Pilar Ternera
- Ruggero Pasquarelli as Pietro Crespi
- Santiago Vásquez as Aureliano Buendía adolescent