Mexican born director/producer Luis Iga Garza (Murder in the Woods, The Call), has teamed up with executive producer/director Christopher Chulack (Shameless, Southland, ER) creator/director Guy Norman Bee (Blood & Treasure, iZombie, Arrow), and producer Sean Solan (Dollhouse, Criminal Minds) to develop and produce El Asesino (The Assassin.)

The series is described as a dark comedy about a mobile car detailer from East LA who gets entangled in organized crime after being mistaken for the notorious contract killer “El Diablo de la Muerte.” 

“El Asesino brings together the humor and horror of mistaken identity in the Los Angeles Latino culture scene. Our goal is to stay authentic with story, characters and casting in a way that honors my community,” says Iga Garza.

“It’s ‘Fargo’ in the Barrio,” says Bee who will be directing the pilot. “From the graffiti-lined streets of Sylmar to the manicured lawns of the Palisades, El Asesino explores the cultural and economic contrasts that make Los Angeles unique.” Adding, “It’s dark and scary one minute and laugh out loud funny the next. According to Norman Bee he growing up in East LA has given him the unique perspective for this project.

Chulack has a rich history of producing some of the most diverse and economically successful properties in television history, including his Emmy Award as part of the producing team on the long-running NBC hit series ER. He recently wrapped season six of SEAL Team for Paramount+ where it is currently streaming. Bee, a prolific television director with such iconic series as Supernatural, Criminal Minds and many others, began his career as a Steadicam operator whose signature work helped “ER” become one of the most notable series in the history of television.

“Growing up in East LA has given me a unique perspective on this project,” noted Chulack.

Luis Iga Garza is repped by Rezinate Entertainment and by Lynn Pleshette Agency. Christopher Chulack is repped by Ken Gross Management and Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Guy Norman Bee is repped by Innovative Artists and Thrive Entertainment, Sean Solan is repped by TDK Talent, Brady and Brannon & Rich Talent (BBR.)