Sellblock is an upcoming Philippine crime drama television series, produced by BlackOps Studios Asia and directed by Pedring Lopez. It stars Jericho Rosales, Empoy Marquez, Ronnie Lazaro, Mon Confiado, Sylvia Sanchez, Ria Atayde, and Jaclyn Jose.
| Sellblock | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Directed by | Pedring Lopez |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Production company | BlackOps Studios Asia |
The first season will consist of 8 episodes and will have a second and third season coming soon.
Cast
edit- Jericho Rosales as Cenon Santiago
- Empoy Marquez
- Ronnie Lazaro
- Mon Confiado
- Sylvia Sanchez
- Ria Atayde
- Jaclyn Jose
Production
editIn February 2022, it was announced that the prison-crime series Sellblock was in pre-production and was set to be produced by BlackOps Studios Asia, Psyops8, and ABS-CBN, with Pedring Lopez on board to direct and produce the series.[1] In March 2022, Jericho Rosales was cast to lead the series, along with others including Tirso Cruz III, Cherry Pie Picache, Ronnie Lazaro, Rosanna Roces, Mon Confiado, and RK Bagatsing.[2] In March 2023, producer Scott M. Rosenfelt came on board to produce the eight episodes of the first season, while Blue Fox Entertainment was announced to be handling the sales and distribution. More cast members were revealed which included Empoy Marquez, Ronnie Lazaro, Mon Confiado, Sylvia Sanchez, and Ria Atayde.[3]
ABS-CBN was previously set to produce, but they left the series.[3]
Filming
editThe principal photography on the series began in May 2023 as its lead, Rosales, revealed about his character, Cenon Santiago.[4] Filming ended in April 2024.[5]
Distribution
editBlue Fox Entertainment is handling the worldwide sales of the series, and it would run on MIPTV.[6]
References
edit- ^ Frater, Patrick (February 11, 2022). "Philippines-U.S.-Hong Kong Production Trio Team up for Asian Genre Slate Launch (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (March 16, 2022). "Jericho Rosales Set as Star of 'Sellblock' Philippines Prison Action Series – FilMart". Variety. Archived from the original on December 5, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Frater, Patrick (March 16, 2023). "Producer Scott M. Rosenfelt Joins Philippines Crime Series 'Sellblock' as Blue Fox Boards for Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Jericho Rosales begins filming int'l prison drama 'Sellblock'". Panay News. May 12, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "'Sellblock' Wraps Up Filming, Ready For MIPTV With Blue Fox". The Republic Reporter. April 3, 2024. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (April 3, 2024). "Filipino Prison Drama 'Sellblock' Wraps Production & Heads To MIPTV With Blue Fox Entertainment". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.