Netflix has unveiled the cast for Money Heist spin-off Berlin, which is set to begin shooting in October 2022.
Pedro Alonso, who helms the series as sharp jewel thief
Andrés de Fonollosa, AKA Berlin, will be joined by a brand new gang for the
prequel, which is set before the events of Money Heist.
Michelle Jenner (The Cook of Castamar) will play electronics
specialist Keila, while Tristán Ulloa (Warrior Nun) appears as Damián, Berlin's
confidant and philanthropic professor. Welcome to Eden's Begoña Vargas plays
the unstable Cameron, Julio Peña Fernández (Through My Window) appears as Roi
while Joel Sánchez is man of action Bruce.
Money Heist creators Esther Martínez Lobato and Álex Pina
co-wrote the prequel, which consists of eight episodes. Speaking of the
concept, Martínez Lobato said during a Netflix event in Madrid that they
"loved the idea of introducing a new gang around Berlin in a completely
different emotional state".
Production for the series is expected to last several weeks,
with shooting taking place in both Madrid and Paris. A Korean version of the
show, Money Heist: Korea, aired earlier this year. Despite receiving mixed
reviews, it's been picked up for another season.