Sony Pictures Television Ink’s deal with Anxo Rodríguez’s Espotlight

Sony Pictures Television (“SPT”) has signed a multi-year co-production agreement with Spanish production company Espotlight from Anxo Rodríguez (“The Farad,” “Un Nuevo Amanecer.”)

Under the deal, which further consolidates SPT’s presence in Spain, SPT will develop and co-produce new productions together with Espotlight.

Rodríguez is a Goya Award-winning producer with a background in law and business affairs. He produced and produced the documentary “Paco de Lucia: La Búsqueda” and worked as head of legal and business affairs on Netflix’s Spanish hit “Money Heist” (“La Casa de Papel”) and HBO’s “Foodie Love.” He launched Espotlight in early 2020 with the intention of creating Spanish content for international markets. Current projects in development include “Dime tu Nombre” for Prime Video.

Rodríguez also owns talent agency Alter Ego Talent, which represents writers, directors, actors and composers.

“This deal underlines SPT’s commitment to doing business locally in Spain and working with the best local players,” said Matthew Justice, SPT EVP and Head of UK and Europe. “Anxo and the wider Espotlight team prove they have an incredible eye for content, working with some of Spain’s best creators and delivering great shows, and we are happy to join forces to deliver great shows together produce for a local and international audience. ”

Rodríguez added: “We are pleased to be doing business with Sony Pictures Television. This alliance will strengthen our ability to reach new customers and new audiences. SPT shows great ambition on Spanish territory with a strategy that is closely aligned with ours. This relationship will allow us to strengthen the business strategies of our shows, leverage our ability to package great talent for the upcoming projects and build a stronger machinery for physical production.”

Earlier this year, SPT launched football drama ‘La Academia’, their first Spanish-language script in the territory, while signing a talent deal with Alvaro Morte’s 300 Pistolas in 2023.