How Werewolves and a Jack London Short Story Inspired Netflix’s Spanish Political Thriller Series ‘Minions of Midas’
Jamie Lang Spanish writer-director Mateo Gil, co-writer of long-time collaborator Alejandro Amenábar’s Oscar-winning “The Sea Inside” and breakout international hit “Open Your Eyes” – adapted by Cameron Crowe as “Vanilla Sky” – is getting ready for the Nov. 13 launch of his first series, Netflix Original “Minions of Midas.”Gil co-created and co-wrote the series with screenwriter Miguel Barros, a key figure in Spain’s recent TV renaissance having penned one of Movistar Plus’ first major original series “Gigantes” and the broadcaster’s forthcoming period adventure series “Libertad.” Barcelona-based Nostromo Pictures (“Paradise Hills,” “Palm Trees in the Snow”) produces.