# Netflix production of Daniel Sancho case > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-production-of-daniel-sancho-case > Updated: 2026-10-13T08:06:49.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Netflix and Bambú Producciones are developing a scripted miniseries based on the criminal case of Daniel Sancho, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in Thailand for the murder of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta. Spanish actor Martiño Rivas has been cast to portray Sancho. The production is expected to film in both Spain and Thailand. While the project follows legal efforts by Sancho’s defense to review his sentence, the production has faced controversy regarding family involvement. Reports indicate that while the family of Edwin Arrieta is reportedly aware of and participating in the project, members of the Sancho family expressed surprise at learning about the series through media reports, claiming they were not consulted or given approval. ## Claims - Netflix and Bambú Producciones are producing a series based on the Daniel Sancho case. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The series is being developed without the approval or participation of Rodolfo Sancho or Silvia Bronchal. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The family of Edwin Arrieta is reportedly aware of and participating in the project. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Author Joaquín Campos is expected to be involved in the production. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Martiño Rivas has been cast to play the role of Daniel Sancho. (single source) - Filming will take place in locations across Spain and Thailand. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Netflix to produce series on Daniel Sancho case Netflix and Bambú Producciones are producing a series about the Daniel Sancho case starring Martiño Rivas, amid reports that the Sancho family was not consulted about the project. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-produce-series-on-daniel-sancho-case ### 2026-10-11: Netflix to produce miniseries on Daniel Sancho case Netflix is producing a miniseries about the Daniel Sancho case, featuring actor Martiño Rivas as the lead in a dramatization of the murder of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-produce-miniseries-on-daniel-sancho-case --- Cite as: Netflix production of Daniel Sancho case. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-production-of-daniel-sancho-case