One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the world's most beloved and famous novels. Gabriel Garcia Marquez's masterpiece has been deemed unadaptable due to its complex cast of characters and convoluted stories, which develop over decades. This December, the series adaptation of the novel will be available on Netflix, with the streamer releasing its first full-length trailer today.
© NetflixThe series will be split into two parts, both made up of eight episodes each. Part One premieres this December 11th. The trailer lays out the story's premise, introducing the relationship between José Arcadio Buendía and Úrsula Iguarán, cousins who marry against their parents' wishes.
Hoping to escape their community's disapproval, the two set out to find a new home, founding the town of Macondo.
“Several generations of the Buendía lineage will mark the future of this mythical town, tormented by madness, impossible loves, a bloody and absurd war, and the fear of a terrible curse that condemns them, without hope, to one hundred years of solitude," reads the Netflix synopsis.
You can check out the full trailer below.
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The series is being led by Argentinean-born Alex García López, who's spoken about the pressures of adapting such a beloved book and cultural staple.
"It tells the story of, not only Colombia, but I think of Latin America as a whole. So when Netflix approached me, my initial reaction was like, 'I'll have to re-read it again and get back to you,' because it's a daunting task. It's a very epic novel, not only creatively, but also in terms of the cultural weight of bringing such a big, beloved book to life," he said to Entertainment Weekly.
"With all big projects, I think if there's not an element of fear in there driving you and inspiring you, then it's not worth doing it."
He revealed that Garcia-Marquez's kids, who manage his estate, were on board with the adaptation. They required that the series was shot in Colombia, spoken in Spanish, and starring a cast of Colombian actors.
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