'Money Heist: The Phenomenon': Release date, plot, cast, all you need to know about docu on the show's making

The documentary film will examine why and how the series ‘Money Heist’ sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world
PUBLISHED MAR 27, 2020
'Money Heist' Season 4 (Netflix)
'Money Heist' Season 4 (Netflix)

Fans of Netflix’s Spanish crime drama series ‘Money Heist’ (the original Spanish name for the show is ‘La Casa De Papel’, which translates to ‘The House of Paper’) are in for a treat. Along with the fourth season for this globally popular show will arrive a documentary on the making of it, titled ‘Money Heist: The Phenomenon’.

Release date

‘Money Heist: The Phenomenon’ will be released on Netflix on April 3, 2020.

Plot

According to reports, the documentary film will examine why and how the series ‘Money Heist’ sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor (Álvaro Morte).

While not much detail about the documentary has been released yet, Spanish film magazine Fotogramas reports that the documentary will include testimonies from show creator Álex Pina, and Jesús Colmenar, who heads the team of directors. It will also include conversations with the cast that includes Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte, Pedro Alonso, Alba Flores, Miguel Herrán, Jaime Lorente or Esther Acebo. They will likely offer their points of view through anecdotes and explain how ‘Money Heist’ has changed their careers.

Cast

Úrsula Corberó

Ursula Corbero (Getty Images)

Úrsula Corberó plays the role of protagonist Tokyo and narrator Silene Oliveira. The Spanish actress is known for her roles in the comedy movie 'Quién mató a Bambi?' and for her roles in 'Perdiendo el Norte' and 'Cómo sobrevivir a una despedida'.

Álvaro Morte 

Alvaro Morte (Getty Images)

The actor plays the role of Sergio Marquina, or the Professor, the mastermind of the heist who assembled the group. He has previously been seen in Spanish television series like 'Planta 25', 'Bandolera', 'Amar en tiempos revueltos' and 'El secreto de Puente Viejo'.

Itziar Ituño

Itziar Ituno (Getty Images)

Itziar Ituño essays the role of Raquel Murillo, an inspector of the National Police Corps, in the show. The Spanish actress has previously starred in movies like 'Loreak' (2015) and 'Igelak' (2016).

Álex Pina

Jesus Colmenar and Alex Pina (Getty Images)

Álex Pina is the show-creator of 'Money Heist' aka 'La Casa de Papel'. His previous shows include 'Vis a Vis' ('Locked Up'), 'El embarcadero' ('The Pier') and 'Los hombres de Paco' ('Paco's Men'). Sonia Martínez, Jesús Colmenar, Esther Martínez Lobato and Nacho Manubens are executive producers on the show along with Pina.

Trailer

No trailer for the documentary film has been released as of yet. Watch this space for more updates.

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