The adaptation of Monica Ojeda’s acclaimed horror novel Jawbone for television is underway, featuring notable talents like Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal.
Exclusive Development of ‘Jawbone’
EXCLUSIVE: Monica Ojeda’s coming-of-age horror novel Jawbone is being adapted for television by Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, and Kyzza Terrazas’ La Corriente del Golfo, along with Nick Antosca and Alex Hedlund’s Eat the Cat.
Key Contributors
Jaquen Castellanos (Good American Family, The Affair) will be the writer and executive producer, while Michelle Garza Cervera (Huesera: The Bone Woman) will direct and also serve as executive producer for this English-language project from Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Plot Overview
Jawbone narrates the gripping tale of Fernanda and Annelise, whose bond is akin to sisterhood: a double image, inseparable. However, the narrative takes a dark turn as Fernanda finds herself bound on the floor of a deserted cabin, held captive by one of her teachers and cut off from Annelise.
Intertwining pop culture references and horror elements, Jawbone delves into the inherent fears of adolescence, exploring the thin line between desire and terror.
About the Author
Ojeda is renowned for her novels including La desfiguración Silva (Premio Alba Narrativa, 2014), Nefando (Candaya, 2016), and Mandíbula (Candaya, 2018), as well as poetry collections like El ciclo de las piedras (Rastro de la Iguana, 2015) and Historia de la leche (Candaya, 2020). In 2019, she was honored with the Prince Claus Next Generation Award for her exceptional literary contributions.
Castellanos’ Background
Castellanos is a WGA Award-nominated writer currently serving as a co-executive producer on Netflix’s adaptation of Ubisoft’s popular video game franchise, Assassin’s Creed. Her previous roles include co-executive producer on Hulu’s Good American Family and Apple’s Sunny, produced by A24.
Garza Cervera’s Achievements
Garza Cervera made her directorial debut with Huesera: The Bone Woman (2022), which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, earning her accolades such as Best Narrative Director and the Nora Ephron Award.
Upcoming Projects
Eat the Cat is also behind the limited series Murdaugh: Death in the Family, premiering on Hulu on October 15th, alongside the Apple TV+ drama series Cape Fear.
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Antosca is recognized for his work on series like Candy and Chucky. He is represented by WME and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis.
Luna is a celebrated actor, director, and producer, known for his role in Disney+’s Emmy-nominated series Andor. He has received multiple nominations for his performances and is involved in various upcoming projects.
Garcia Bernal is an acclaimed actor and director with notable works including The Motorcycle Diaries and Coco. He recently starred in Magellan, which premiered at prestigious film festivals.
Luna and Bernal first gained international fame with Y Tu Mamá También and co-founded La Corriente del Golfo in 2018, producing diverse projects in Mexico.
The company has produced the Hulu series La Maquina, along with other notable titles.
