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Prime Video release of Mercedes Ron film adaptation

Overview

Prime Video has released official trailers for ‘Atraídos Pelo Destino’ (also referred to as ‘Enfrentados: Marfil’), a romantic thriller based on Mercedes Ron’s bestselling duology. Starring Ester Expósito and Hugo Diego García, the film follows Marfil Cortés, the daughter of a Spanish businessman, and her relationship with her enigmatic bodyguard, Sebastián Moore, following a mysterious kidnapping and release. The plot transitions from New York to Spain as the characters navigate emerging threats and growing attraction.

Directed by Óscar Pedraza and written by Sofía Cuenca, the production is handled by Pokeepsie Films under the executive supervision of Álex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang. This film marks the third stage of collaboration between Mercedes Ron and Amazon Prime Video, following the adaptations of the ‘Culpables’ and ‘Dímelo bajito’ trilogies. The film premiered exclusively on Prime Video on September 9 across more than 240 countries and territories. A sequel, ‘Enfrentados: Ébano’, has already been approved.

Following the release, lead actress Ester Expósito attended the film’s premiere in Madrid. For the event, she wore a pearlescent, fluid dress from the Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 collection by Lebanese couturier Georges Hobeika, featuring a pleated skirt and a delicate bustier.

During production, the lead actors utilized specific music to inhabit their roles. García used dark, atmospheric soundtracks from composers such as Jóhann Jóhannsson and Cliff Martínez, while Expósito focused on 1980s music. Expósito specifically requested the inclusion of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Part-Time Lover’ for a scene involving her character preparing for a date, which featured an improvised dance.

Entities

Mercedes Ron · Ester Expósito · Prime Video · Hugo Diego García · Pokeepsie Films

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Ester Expósito attends Madrid premiere of ‘Enfrentados: Marfil’
Actress Ester Expósito attended the Madrid premiere of ‘Enfrentados: Marfil’ wearing a Georges Hobeika design, marking a stylistic evolution alongside her new professional project.
7 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Enfrentados: Marfil to premiere on Prime Video on September 9
The film ‘Enfrentados: Marfil’, based on Mercedes Ron’s book series and starring Ester Expósito, premieres on Prime Video on September 9.
11 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Enfrentados: Marfil to premiere on Prime Video in September
The Spanish film ‘Enfrentados: Marfil’, starring Ester Expósito and Hugo Diego García, will premiere on Prime Video on September 9, adapting the novels by Mercedes Ron.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Prime Video releases trailer for ‘Enfrentados: Marfil’
Prime Video has released the trailer for ‘Enfrentados: Marfil’, a romantic thriller starring Ester Expósito and Hugo Diego García, set to premiere globally on September 9.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Prime Video releases trailer for ‘Atraídos Pelo Destino’
Prime Video released the trailer for ‘Atraídos Pelo Destino’, a romantic thriller starring Ester Expósito, set to premiere on September 9.

Sources

adslzone.net · audiovisual451.com · bestmovie.es · cadenadial.com · cinepop.com.br · clara.es · diario.mx · entretetizei.com.br · envivo.rockandpop.cl · hola.com · lanouvelletribune.info · linternaute.com · mx.hola.com · neeo.es · poltronanerd.com.br · popeek.com.br · reinhold-specht.de

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