If the name Nine Queens doesn’t ring a bell yet, it will soon. Netflix has just greenlit a Spanish series adaptation of the legendary Argentine heist film of the same name — and they’ve brought in two of Money Heist‘s most beloved stars to lead it. Cameras are already rolling in Madrid, and the buzz is very real.
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Nine Queens (Nueve Reinas) — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Official Title | Nueve Reinas (Nine Queens) |
| Type | Netflix Original Series |
| Genre | Crime, Thriller, Drama |
| Setting | Madrid, Spain — 2012 Economic Crisis |
| Production Company | LAZONA |
| Filming Status | Underway in Madrid (April 2026) |
| Expected Release | Late 2026 / 2027 |
What Is Nine Queens About?
Set against the grim backdrop of Spain’s 2012 economic collapse, the story follows Marcos, a seasoned, ruthless con man, and Juan, a desperate young man barely keeping his family afloat. Their paths collide, and what starts as a small-time 24-hour scheme quickly escalates into the most audacious con of their lives — selling a set of legendary forged stamps, the “Nine Queens,” to an unforgiving billionaire. The series holds up a mirror to a broken economy where the line between victim and villain gets dangerously blurry.
It’s morally complex, tightly plotted, and rooted in source material that critics have adored for decades.
The Star-Studded Cast
| Actor | Role | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Alvaro Morte | Marcos (veteran scammer) | Money Heist (The Professor) |
| Patrick Criado | Juan (young desperate con man) | Money Heist, Below Zero |
| Jose Coronado | The ruthless billionaire target | Wrong Side of the Tracks |
| Aura Garrido | Undisclosed role | The Innocent |
| Margarida Corceiro | Undisclosed role | Punto Nemo |
Seeing Alvaro Morte (The Professor himself) and Patrick Criado share the screen again is genuinely exciting. It’s proof that Netflix treats its Money Heist alumni like royalty — and honestly, why wouldn’t they? That cast has delivered hit after hit across Europe. For the full rundown on what Money Heist stars are doing next across Netflix’s European slate, check out TechnoSports.
Why This One Has Real Potential
The original Nueve Reinas (2000) is widely regarded as one of the greatest Argentine films ever made — a tightly wound, twist-laden thriller with a gut-punch ending. Adapting it for a series format, set in the very real pain of Spain’s financial crisis, gives the story fresh emotional stakes. With a Money Heist-pedigree cast and production house LAZONA — known for blockbuster Spanish hits — this could easily be Netflix’s next massive European success.
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FAQs
Q: Who are the lead actors in Netflix’s Nine Queens series?
A: Money Heist stars Alvaro Morte and Patrick Criado lead the cast, playing a veteran scammer and a desperate young con man respectively.
Q: When will Nine Queens release on Netflix?
A: Filming began in Madrid in April 2026, so a late 2026 or 2027 release on Netflix is the most likely window.
