California/Miami – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Teleset have announced that they will produce an original series adaptation of the smash hit U.S. drama Breaking Bad for Latin American audiences. Metastasis is the first adaptation of the award-winning series by SPT. The show has been cleared in most major Spanish-speaking markets including Univision’s UniMas in the U.S. Metastasis follows the story of an unassuming chemistry teacher who is given a fatal diagnosis and enters a world of drugs and crime, where he ascends to power. The cast includes Diego Trujillo; Roberto Urbina, Jose Miguel Rosas; Sandra Reyes; and Julian Arango.

“Critics and audiences love Breaking Bad and its original take on the drug dealing business,” says Angelica Guerra, senior vice president and managing director, production, Latin America and U.S. Hispanic for SPT. “It is a very relevant story for all audiences, produced with the highest standards, in spectacular locations with the best talent in the region.”

“Metastasis is masterfully complex and irresistibly compelling. We are sure the show can bring the audiences and acclaim garnered by the U.S. series to broadcasters in Latin America,” adds Alex Marin, senior vice president, distribution, Latin America for SPT.