'Zorro' Series: This is what we know about episode count, streaming platform, cast, plot and production

Paramount+ has acquired the rights to a new adventure comedy series titled "Zorro" (working title), featuring Jean Dujardin, known for his Oscar-winning role in "The Artist," as the lead character Diego de la Vega.

Episode Count, Streaming Platform, Cast
The series, created by Benjamin Charbit and Noé Debré, will consist of eight episodes and will be available on Paramount+ in France, the U.K., Italy, Germany, and Latin America. Dujardin will be joined by Salvatore Ficarra, Audrey Dana, André Dussollier, Eric Elmosnino, and Grégory Gadebois.


Plot
Set in 1821, the series follows Don Diego de la Vega as he becomes the mayor of Los Angeles and confronts a corrupt businessman named Don Emmanuel.

Production
The series is produced by Marc Dujardin’s Le Collectif 64 and Julien Seul at Bien Sûr Productions, with Charbit, Debré, and Emmanuel Poulain-Arnaud as the writers. It is directed by Jean-Baptiste Saurel and Emilie Noblet. France tv distribution is handling international sales.

Jean Dujardin's Recent Work
Although known primarily for his film work, Dujardin recently starred in the comedy series "Alphonse," created by Nicolas Bedos for Prime Video in France.

Upcoming 'Zorro' Projects
Other "Zorro" projects in development include a film directed by Jonás Cuarón, starring Gael García Bernal, and a series helmed by Javier Quintas and produced by Secuoya Studios.

FAQs:

When will the "Zorro" series premiere?
The series will premiere on Paramount+ before airing on France Télévisions.

What other "Zorro" projects are in development?
Other projects include a film directed by Jonás Cuarón and a series produced by Secuoya Studios.