Apple TV+ began this May with the unveiling of the third season of Acapulco, which originally premiered in October 2021. The global bilingual hit series is highlighted by the understated comedic timing of its star and executive producer, Emmy and SAG-Award winner Eugenio Derbez. He returns as Máximo in season three, debuted internationally on Wednesday, May 1, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 26.

The ten episodes explore the story of Maximo Gallardo, told in two timelines: present day and the mid-80s, as he makes a valiant effort to reconcile past mistakes and heal old wounds. In the present day, older Máximo (Derbez) finds himself returning to Las Colinas resort which he no longer recognizes. Flashbacks to 1985 reveal a younger Máximo (Enrique Arrizon), relentlessly climbing the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the relationships he’s worked so hard to build, especially a budding romance with fellow hotel employee Julia (Camila Perez).  

The series admirably creates the glamour of a posh Mexican seaside resort.  The present-day episodes now find successful Maximo explaining to his nephew Hugo (Raphael Alejandro) the history of his past life at Las Colinas. But most of the comedy happens in the past, as we are made privy to the adventures of Maximo and a colorful array of fellow resort employees. Ruling the roost is Diane Davies (Jessica Collins), owner of Las Colinas. In the meantime, Maximo is constantly seeking advice from kindly Don Pablo Bonilla (Damian Alcazar), Head of Hotel Operations. Much of the fun is provided by laundry worker Guillermo (Fernando Carsa) and Hector (Rafael Cebrian), head pool boy with a talent for knowing how to fleece the wealthy resort guests. The action is highlighted by the talented song-and-dance routines of poolside performers Augusto (Rodigo Urquidi) and Adriana (Rosana de Leon).     

To round out the story, young Maximo’s family life comes under scrutiny, underscored by Nora (Vanessa Bauche), Maximo’s widowed mother and his sister Sara (Regina Reynoso). An intriguing subplot juxtaposes Nora’s marriage to a new love as her bisexual daughter struggles to find her own lasting romance. The returning “Acapulco” ensemble cast includes Vanessa Bauche, Regina Reynoso, Raphael Alejandro, Jessica Collins, Rafael Cebrián, Regina Orozco, and Carlos Corona with recurring guest stars Jaime Camil and Cristo Fernandez. Kudos to the phenomenal production values, providing a glimpse of how just enjoyable a visit to Las Colinas could be.  And there is already a planned Season Four (TBA). Acapulco should enjoy long run. The series regular characters are specifically realized, making it is easy to imagine many of them branching out to series of their own. 

In addition to starring in the series, Derbez serves as executive producer alongside Ben Odell. Actor Jaime Camil (Jane the Virgin) makes an appearance in the first episode of the season.

Hailing from Lionsgate Television, Acapulco is inspired by 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ box office hit How to Be A Latin Lover, and is produced for Apple by Lionsgate Television. The series is created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman. Sam Laybourne who serves as the showrunner.
Acapulco can be streamed for free on Apple TV+ and Roku.

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Fan favorite , Acapulco returns for season three with the first two episodes debuting globally on Wednesday, May 1, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 26.

Fans on Reddit agree that Acapulco is a fav of theirs and even have some advice to other streamers. Jonathan Oberg commented “I’m all in. One of the best shows on any streamer. Apple needs to avoid the Netflix trap of canceling shows too soon.”

The Apple TV+ teases season three with a new trailer that gives us a peek to what we will see in the global popular, bilingual hit comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy and SAG-Award winner Eugenio Derbez. 

This new season Acapulco brings the reconciliation of past mistakes and exciting new beginnings. The older Máximo (Derbez) finds himself returning to Las Colinas a place he no longer recognizes. While in 1985, younger Máximo (Enrique Arrizon) continues his climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the relationships he’s worked so hard to build.

Returning to Acapulco is the winning ensemble cast which includes Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Vanessa Bauche, Regina Reynoso, Raphael Alejandro, Jessica Collins, Rafael Cebrián, Regina Orozco, and Carlos Corona with recurring guest stars Jaime Camil (Schmigadoon) and Cristo Fernandez (Ted Lasso) joining the cast in season three.

Acapulco the series is produced for Apple by Lionsgate Television, 3Pas Studios, Zihuatanejo Productions and The Tannenbaum Company. The inspiration for the show was the box office hit How to Be A Latin Lover produced by 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’, in which Derbez played “Maximo” a kid with humble beginnings who grows up searching for the wealthiest women to marry. The series is executive produced by Derbez alongside Ben Odell and is created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman.

Acapulco is in good company at Apple Original films, where their documentaries and series have earned 482 wins and 2,142 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy Ted Lasso and historic Oscar Best Picture winner CODA.

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Fresh off the world premiere of his latest film Radical at Sundance 2023 which took the Best Film Award, Eugenio Derbez’s Apple TV+ TV series Acapulco is also winning. The Apple Original comedy, starring and executive produced by Emmy and SAG-Award winner Derbez, has been picked up for a 10-episode third season, set to go into production this spring.

Following a globally acclaimed second season, the bilingual comedy series was recently hailed as “consistently hilarious,” “feel-good,” “a candy-colored neon dream of a show,” and was ranked as one of the top shows for 2022, reaching a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. 

“We at 3Pas Studios are thankful to Apple TV+, the perfect home for Acapulco, along with our production partner Lionsgate, filmmakers and cast and crew,” said Derbez. “We have always believed that the stories we tell about our communities and cultures can resonate with global audiences, so crank up the AC, it’s about to get a lot hotter at Las Colinas Resort.”

“We’ve seen an overwhelming response from audiences all over the world who have fallen in love with with Acapulco,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international programming for Apple TV+. “Eugenio, Austin, Ben, Eric, Kim and the talented cast and crew behind Acapulco have created a feel-good show that has a lot of heart, emotion, and laughs, and we can’t wait to bring even more of that into season three.”

In Season Three of Acapulco, it’s a time of reconciling past mistakes and exciting new beginnings. In our present story, older Maximo (Derbez) finds himself returning to a Las Colinas he no longer recognizes. While in 1985, younger Maximo continues his climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the relationships he’s worked so hard to build… 

The upcoming third season will be showrun by Sam Laybourne (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Black-ish). In addition to Derbez, the Acapulco ensemble cast returning includes Enrique Arrizon (as Máximo Gallardo), Fernando Carsa (as Memo), Damián Alcázar (Don Pablo), Camila Perez (Julia), Chord Overstreet (Chad), Vanessa Bauche (Nora), Regina Reynoso (Sara), Raphael Alejandro (Hugo), Jessica Collins (Diane), Rafael Cebrián (Hector), Carlos Corona (Esteban) and Regina Orozco (Lupe).

Acapulco season two picked up right on the heels of season one, telling the story of 20-something Máximo Gallardo (Arrizon), whose dream comes true when he scores the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco, Las Colinas. In 1985, Máximo must contend with upheaval at the resort, unexpected problems at home and a new love interest who just might rival the girl of his dreams. Under Don Pablo’s guidance, he sets his eyes on one day running the entire Las Colinas operation by becoming the right-hand man of Diane. Meanwhile, in present day, older Máximo (Derbez) returns to Acapulco to make peace with the recent passing of Don Pablo, where he is forced to confront some unfinished business young Máximo left behind.

Seasons one and two of Acapulco are now streaming globally on Apple TV+.

Hailing from Lionsgate Television, Acapulco is inspired by 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ box office hit How to Be A Latin Lover, and is produced for Apple by Lionsgate Television, 3Pas Studios, Zihuatanejo Productions and The Tannenbaum Company. The series is created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman. Winsberg (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist) also serves as executive producer on the project. Jay Karas (Abbott Elementary, Ghosts) serves as an executive producer and director. In addition to starring in the series, Derbez serves as executive producer alongside Ben Odell and co-executive producer Sonia Almanza Gambaro on behalf of 3Pas Studios. Eric and Kim Tannenbaum executive produce along with Jason Wang on behalf of The Tannenbaum Company.

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Season two picks up right on the heels of season one, telling the story of twenty-something Máximo Gallardo (Enrique Arrizon), whose dream comes true when he scores the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco, Las Colinas. In 1985, Máximo must contend with upheaval at the resort, unexpected problems at home and a new love interest who just might rival the girl of his dreams. Under Don Pablo’s (Damián Alcázar) guidance, he sets his eyes on one day running the entire Las Colinas operation by becoming Diane’s right-hand man. Meanwhile, in present-day, Older Máximo returns to Acapulco to make peace with the recent passing of Don Pablo, where he is forced to confront some unfinished business young Máximo left behind.

 Acapulco is inspired by the box office hit film How to be a Latin Lover which starred Derbez and Salma Hayek, produced by 3Pas Studios and Pantalion, and released by Lionsgate. The TV show is a global production that includes Lionsgate Television, 3Pas Studios, Zihuatanejo Productions and The Tannenbaum Company, created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman. Jay Karas is both executive producer and director. In addition to starring, Derbez serves as executive producer alongside Ben Odell for 3Pas, Eric and Kim Tannenbaum and Jason Wang. Sonia Gambaro is co-executive producer on behalf of 3Pas Studios.

For viewers that want to know why Acapulco is considered a global hit, they can catch season one which is currently streaming on Apple TV+.

Fun fact: Apple TV+ was also behind the distribution of CODA in which Derbez stars as Dr. Bernardo Villalobos. The streamer bought the film for a record $25 million after it was screened at the Sundance Film Festival

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Film:  MARRY ME

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Music

Director: Kat Coiro

Writers: John Rogers, Tami Sagher, Harper Dill

Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Maluna, John Bradley, Sarah Silverman

REVIEW

An improbable premise begets an improbable marriage which begets a funny, warm rom-com. At first glance, Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson don’t seem like a match made in Heaven. Let’s face it, a love affair between J-Lo and O-Wil is not going to make the cover of any supermarket tabloid.

Kat (Lopez) is a mega superstar who gets stood up during a worldwide telecast concert. In a moment of despair Kat spots an unsuspecting nerdy math teacher, Charlie (Owen Wilson), coaxes him on stage, and.…say it ain’t so, J-Lo!..marries him! It’s just a phony-baloney publicity stunt resulting from a heartbroken Kat being humiliated in front of the whole world, right?

It starts out that way, but slowly but surely these two “accidental” lovers begin to find common ground and begin to bond as humans. Lopez is especially good at shedding her diva persona in the story and revealing a softer more vulnerable side. Wilson has perfected his reliable “everyman” character with his uneven good looks that underscore and complement Lopez’s smoky, sexy charm.

Marry Me probably won’t win any Oscars. But there is some good music by J-Lo and Marry Me is a nice, cozy little date movie.

Studio: Universal

Producers: Courtney Baxter, Kevin Beisler, Alex Brow

Available: In Theaters, Peacock

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TV Series  ACAPULCO 

Genre: Bilingual Comedy, Romance

CreatorS: EduardoCisneros, Jason Shuman, Austin Winsberg

Writers: Eduardo Cisneros, Eddie Quintana,  Jason Shunan, Chris Spain

Cast: Enrique Arizon, Fernando Carsa, Eqmián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Vanessa Bauche, Raphael alejandroEugenio Derbez, Chrod Oversteet

REVIEW

Will success spoil Maximo Gallardo? That’s the ultimate question underlying this funny, sparkling bi-lingual comedy set in gorgeous Acapulco, Mexico. Every episode begins with Old Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) telling his curious nephew, Hugo, (Raphael Alejandro) the story of how he acquired all his current fabulous wealth and property.

Acapulco begins when Young Maximo (Enrique Arizan) and his buddy, Memo (Fernando Carsa) land jobs at the ritzy Las Colimas Resort. Memo ends up working in the laundry room, while Maximo finds himself hobnobbing with the wealthy guests as a pool boy.  Maximo is ambitious and aims to please his boss, Diane (Jessica Collins) with well-intended, but often mixed results.

Acapulco is a morality tale within a comedy. Every story contains a moral lesson Old Maximo learned as Young Maximo, such as dealing with the special needs and secrets of certain guests, competing with a workplace rival, handling a delicate personal romantic situation, coping with his mother’s disapproval for working in a “den of sin” resort.

The real joy and pleasure of Acapulco is watching the irrepressibly charming Arizan, as young Maximo, encounter, overcome and learn from each new challenge he faces. The writing in Acapulco is 14-carat gold. Each supporting cast performance is a gem that adds value to this priceless jewel of a comedy.

Will success spoil Maximo Gallardo? Acapulco has been picked up for a second season so Hugo and the rest of us will find out.

 Production Company: 3Pas Studios

Producers: Eduardo cisneros, Alehandro Cárdenas, Chris Harris, Jake Harris

Available: AppleTV+

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Apple TV+ is extending its stay at the Las Colinas resort with a season two renewal of Acapulco, a comedy series shot in Mexico.

The Spanish and English-language series, with a current 100% rating on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, stars executive producer Eugenio Derbez, who recently took home a SAG Award as part of the celebrated ensemble of Apple Original Film CODA.

Though set in the 1980s port of Acapulco, the series is actually filmed in the also world-famous beach resort of Puerto Vallarta. Production of season two is slated to start this spring.

Acapulco tells the story of twenty-something Máximo Gallardo (Enrique Arrizon), whose dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco. Season two picks up right on the heels of season one. In 1985, Máximo must contend with upheaval at the resort, unexpected problems at home, and a new love interest who just might rival the girl of his dreams. In the present day, older Máximo (Derbez, who also narrates the series) arrives in Acapulco, where he encounters various people from his past — for better and worse.

In addition to Derbez and Arrizon, the ensemble cast includes Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Chord Overstreet, Vanessa Bauche, Regina Reynoso, Raphael Alejandro, Jessica Collins, Rafael Cebrián, Regina Orozco and Carlos Corona.

Hailing from Lionsgate Television, Acapulco is inspired by 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ 2017 box office hit How to Be A Latin Lover–which starred Derbez himself along with Salma Hayek–and is produced by Lionsgate Television and The Tannenbaum Company along with 3Pas Studios. The series is created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman. Chris Harris serves as showrunner. Winsberg, Cisneros, Shuman and Harris also serve as executive producers on the project. Jay Karas serves as an executive producer and director. Joining Derbez as executive producers are Ben Odell and co-producer Sonia Gambaro on behalf of 3Pas Studios. Also, Eric and Kim Tannenbaum executive produce along with Jason Wang on behalf of The Tannenbaum Company.

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Acapulco is a prequel to the film that features a younger Máximo played by Enrique Arrizon, a young Mexican actor who was nominated for a Diosa de Plata award for his role in the 2017 drama Las Hijas de Abril.

A journey back to the 1980s, the new series tells the story of twenty-something Máximo whose dream of working as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in the Mexican port of Acapulco. However, the gig is more complex than he thought. To survive and succeed, Maximo must learn to navigate a demanding clientele, a mercurial mentor and a complicated home life, all while facing temptations and the appeal of shortcuts to get the job done. The show was actually shot in Puerto Vallarta.

Joining Derbez and Arrizon as part of the ensemble cast are newcomer Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar (La Ley de Herodes), Camila Perez (Gotham), Chord Overstreet (Glee), Vanessa Bauche (Amores Perros), Regina Reynoso (Ahí te Encargo), Jessica Collins (Catch Me If You Can) and Rafael Cebrián (Narcos).

Chris Spain and Jon Zack, who penned How to Be a Latin Lover, are credited as writers. The show’s writing team includes Mara Vargas Jackson (La Casa de las Flores), Eduardo Cisneros (Instructions Not Included), Chris Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Jason Shuman (Bangkok Dangerous) and Austin Winsberg (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist).

Series directors include an impressive combination of talent from both sides of the border. They are Roberto Sneider (Me Estás Matando, Susana) along with some Hollywood award-winning filmmakers who have helmed successful and acclaimed shows like Jay Karas (Superstore), Tristram Shapeero (Community) and Dean Holland (The Office). Also directing is Richard Shepard (The Matador). 

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