Netflix: Mexicohas announced the new additions to its Season 3 cast, which will includeHalf BrothersstarLuis Gerardo Méndez, Puerto Rican singerBad Bunny, andAwkwardstarBeau Mirchoff.
Set in the 90s, when the globalization of the drug business ignites, Season 3 examines the war that breaks out after Felix’s empire splinters. As newly independent cartels struggle to survive political upheaval and escalating violence, a new generation of Mexican kingpins emerge. But in this war, truth is the first casualty, and every arrest, murder and takedown only pushes real victory further away.
Scoot McNairyis back to lead the returning cast of series regulars, which also includesJosé María Yázpik,Alfonso Dosal,Mayra Hermosillo,Manuel Masalva,Alejandro Edda,Gorka LasaosaandMatt Letscher, withAlberto Ammannreturning to guest star.
In addition to Méndez and Mirchoff, the new series regulars includeAlberto GuerraandLuisa Rubino, as well asAlejandro Furthas Ramon Salgado,Lorenzo Ferroas Alex Hodoyan,José Zúñigaas General Rebollo,Diego Calvaas Arturo Beltran Leyva, andKristen Lee Gutoskieas Dani.
Meanwhile, the new guest stars for Season 3 includeYessica Borrotoas Marta,Damayanti Quintanaras Hortencia,Manuel Urizaas Carlos Hank Gonzalez,Markin Lópezas Rogelio, and Bad Bunny, whose real name isBenito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
Bad Bunny will play Arturo “Kitty” Paez, a member of Ramon Arellano Felix’s gang called the “Narco Juniors," a group of rich, well connected kids from upper society who fell in with the cartel life for the money, drugs and violence. But it’s Méndez, Guerra and Rubino who are the biggest additions to the cast this season.
Méndez will play Victor Tapia, a Juarez cop with a moral dilemma who, despite his misgivings over getting involved, is drawn into the mystery of a series of brutal killings. Guerra has been cast as Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, an independent drug trafficker, whose unassuming manner belies the fact that he is quietly one step ahead of everyone else. Rubino will play Andrea Nuñez, a young, idealistic and ambitious journalist whose mission to expose corruption brings her an even bigger story than she anticipated.
Narcos: Mexicohails from Gaumont and showrunnerCarlo Bernard, who executive produces alongsideSidonie Dumas,Christophe Riandee,Nicolas Atlan,José Padilha,Doug Miro,Andrés BaizandEric Newman. Baiz is also among Season 3’s roster of directors, which also includesAlejandra Márquez Abella,Luis Ortega,Amat EscalanteandWagner Moura, the Brazilian actor who playedPablo Escobaron Seasons 1 and 2 ofNarcos.
Narcos: Mexicois easily one of my favorite series, not to mention one of the most popular shows on Netflix, so this is a great get for rising star Méndez, who had a supporting role in the streamer’sAdam Sandler-Jennifer AnistoncomedyMurder Mystery. He’ll soon be seen inLuke Greenfield’sHalf Brothers, which if I know Luke, is sure to be a heartfelt comedy that’s going to surprise a lot of people. I’m also happy for Mirchoff, who was my one-time teammate in theMovie Trivia Schmoedown. I have a strong feeling his performance will be much better onNarcos: Mexicothan it was on that show, but you may stillclick hereto watch that unofficial(!!!) celebrity match. You can alsoclick hereto watch the trailer forHalf Brothers. There’s no release date yet for Season 3 ofNarcos: Mexico, but stay tuned…
