One Hundred Years of Solitude: Release date, Teaser, cast, plot, & more About Gabriel García Márquez’s Novel Adaption

Netflix’s highly anticipated adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude is fast approaching, with the streaming giant recently announcing the premiere date for the first part. 

The series brings Márquez’s magical realism to life, following the Buendía family and the creation of the mystical town of Macondo, where extraordinary events unfold. The book, a cornerstone of Latin American literature, has enchanted readers worldwide, and this upcoming adaptation has the full backing of Márquez’s family, ensuring its authenticity.

The latest news has everyone buzzing with excitement: the release date is set, and fans are eager to explore the magical world of Macondo onscreen for the first time. While specific details remain closely guarded, we know the show will dive deep into the lives of the Buendía family, blending myth and reality in ways only García Márquez could imagine.

In this article, we’ll uncover everything you need to know about One Hundred Years of Solitude, from its captivating cast to the creative vision behind the series. Stay tuned as we bring you updates on release schedules, trailers, and more! Keep checking back, as we’ll be updating this page with all the latest information as it becomes available.

Release date & Where to Watch

One Hundred Years of Solitude part one is set to launch on Netflix on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, with eight episodes. The series consists of 16 episodes, split into two parts of eight episodes each. While we don't have a confirmed release date for part two, it's expected to drop within the first few months of 2025. 

Plot

The story of One Hundred Years of Solitude centers around cousins José Arcadio Buendía and Úrsula Iguarán, who defy their parents' wishes to marry. Together, they embark on a long journey accompanied by friends and adventurers, eventually finding the utopian town of Macondo by the banks of a river. 

Over several generations, the Buendía family will shape Macondo, which will eventually become a place filled with madness, impossible loves, a devastating war, and a curse that condemns the family to 100 years of solitude.

Director Laura Mora highlighted the honor and challenge of adapting One Hundred Years of Solitude, aiming to translate its beauty and depth into visuals with a dedicated team. On the other hand, Director Alex García López called the project a risk worth taking, striving to create an authentic and high-caliber international production fitting the stature of the original story.

The show promises a faithful and visually stunning adaptation of García Márquez’s legendary work, blending magic and realism in true Caribbean style.

Cast

• Claudio Cataño (Horizonte) as Colonel Aureliano Buendía
• Jerónimo Barón as young Aureliano Buendía
• Santiago Vasquez (Kick Me) as teenage Aureliano Buendía
• Moreno Borja (Carmen & Lola) as Melquiades
• Marco González (La hora fría) as José Arcadio Buendía
• Diego Vásquez as older José Arcadio Buendía
• Susana Morales (7 Boxes) as Úrsula Iguarán
• Leonardo Soto as José Arcadio’s son
• Ella Becerra as Petronila
• Claudio Cataño as Aureliano Buendía
• Carlos Suárez (Money Heist) as Aureliano Iguarán
• Viña Machado às Pilar Ternera
• Édgar Vittorino 
• Salvador del Solar
• Rashed Estefenn
• Ruggero Pasquarelli
• Quique Mendoza 
• Edwin Zamorano
• Laura Alonso
• Akima Maldonado

Official Teaser

While a full trailer for One Hundred Years of Solitude hasn't been released yet, fans can catch a glimpse of what's to come in the teaser clip below. This brief preview offers a taste of the visual style and atmosphere the series will bring to Gabriel García Márquez’s iconic story. Stay tuned for more updates as the release approaches!

Filming

One Hundred Years of Solitude was filmed entirely in Colombia, with locations spanning across the Departments of La Guajira, Magdalena, Cesar, Cundinamarca, and Tolima. The production, considered one of the most ambitious in Latin American television, took place from May to Dec. 2023.

The fictional town of Macondo, central to the story, was constructed near Alvarado, Tolima, employing 1,100 workers. The production team built four distinct versions of the place to depict its transformation over time as the series progresses. 

Filming was conducted with the support and guidance of Gabriel García Márquez’s family, who insisted on Colombian actors and a Spanish-language production. In addition to the primary filming locations, scouting also occurred in places like Cali, Villavicencio, Girardot, Palomino, Santa Marta, and Barranquilla, capturing the rich geographical diversity of Colombia.

Behind the Scenes

The series is co-directed by Alex García López and Laura Mora, with Jeiver Pinto Vargas and Nataly Valdivieso Gómez serving as assistant directors. The writing team includes José Rivera, Natalia Santa, Camila Brugés, and Albatros González. Maria Camila Arias serves as the script consultant. 

Dynamo, the production company behind the project, lists Diego Ramírez Schrempp, Juliana Flórez Luna, Andrés Calderón, Josep Amorós, Carolina Caicedo, Alex García López, Laura Mora, José Rivera, Rodrigo García, and Gonzalo García Barcha as executive producers.

Key production roles include directors of photography Paulo Pérez and María Sarasvati, production designers Bárbara Enríquez and Eugenio Caballero, and costume designer Catherine Rodríguez. Casting is by Yolanda Serrano and Eva Leira, while Camilo Sanabria and Juancho Valencia composed the music. 

Makeup and hair styling were overseen by Helmuth Karpf, and the visual effects were supervised by Jose Luis Orozco. Editors Irene Blecua and Miguel Schverdfinger lead the post-production.