Beta expands its Spanish slate with Secuoya Studios’ "Under a Volcano" and "Road to Arcadia"

Munich-based Beta Film, known for consistently best-selling Spanish series such as "The Pier," "Perfect Life," "Grand Hotel," and "Velvet," extends its high-quality Spanish slate with two fresh titles as well as a long-awaited comeback. Beta Film is partnering with Secuoya Studios on the feature film "Under a Volcano" (2h) and the thriller series "Road to Arcadia" (6x1h), both starring William Levy ("Resident Evil – The Final Chapter") in the lead role. These titles are part of Secuoya’s deal with ViX and William Levy Entertainment. Also, shooting of the long-awaited third season of the Movistar Plus+ hit series "El Inmortal – Gangs of Madrid" (20x1h) has started. In the new season, each episode reflects one day of José-Antonio’s final battle for power.

Beta Film has long been established as the home for Spanish content with a line-up of award-winning titles, some of which spawned multiple long-running adaptations and scored superb ratings all over the world: Leticia Dolera’s "Perfect Life" won three awards including Best Series at Canneseries, as well as many more prizes at the Ondas Awards, Fotogramas de Plata, and Feroz Awards. Likewise, "Rapa," from the creators of "Hierro," Alex Pina’s "The Pier," and "La Unidad," were all titles from the successful multi-year licensing agreement with Spanish powerhouse Movistar Plus+ and have also garnered international accolades throughout the years. The Spanish hit series "Velvet" and "Grand Hotel" both spawned multiple international adaptations, with "Velvet New York – The New Empire" being the most recent one, currently airing with tremendous success on Telemundo in the US.

Beta picked up the gripping crime series "Road to Arcadia" (6x1h), directed by Jorge Saavedra ("Zorro"). The six-hour drama circles around secrets, revenge, and an unescapable past. Pablo (William Levy) lives a fulfilling life with his son Bruno and partner Irene (Paula Echevarría). But when Bruno's mother Valeria (Michelle Renaud) resurfaces from their mutual dark past, Pablo’s idyllic life starts to unravel. The series is produced by Secuoya Studios for Sky Showtime and ViX.

In the feature film "Under a Volcano" (2h), also produced by Secuoya Studios for ViX, a volcano on Tenerife comes to life after centuries of inactivity. With the situation under evaluation, rescue pilot Captain Mario Torres (William Levy) is sent to the island. Mario and local volcanologist Dani (Maggie Civantos, "Locked Up") are caught between danger and desire when the volcano erupts.

The first season of "El Inmortal – Gangs of Madrid" celebrated its world premiere at Canneseries 2022 and has turned into a hit on Movistar Plus+ ever since. In the third season of the Movistar Plus+ hit series "El Inmortal – Gangs of Madrid" (20x1h), José Antonio has installed his most loyal gang member as the successor to his throne: La Rubia. And she has proven a good choice for José, who, in turn, has been mending the wounds inflicted on his family. But when a snitch blows the whistle on an upcoming shipment, the ultimate life-and-death battle for power ensues. The series is produced by Movistar Plus+ in collaboration with DLO Producciones.