El Rey Network Releases Trailer for Luna’s New Drama Series “Matador”

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Gabriel Luna’s ready to take the soccer field…

El Rey Network has released the trailer for its upcoming action drama series Matador, which stars the 31-year-old Latino American actor.

From Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie, Roberto Orci and Andrew Orci, the series stars Luna as Antonio “Matador” Bravo, a popular soccer star who in reality uses his sports career as a cover for his skilled covert operative executing missions for a little-known branch of the CIA.

The international cast also includes Alfred Molina, Nicky Whelan, Neil Hopkins, Tanc Sade, Yvette Monreal, Elizabeth Peña, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Louis Ozawa Changchien, Sammi Rotibi, Jonny Cruz, Isabella Gomez and Peter Gadiot.

Matador premieres on July 15, two days after the World Cup final, on Robert Rodriguez’s network.

Trailer Released for “Intramural,” Co-Starring Gabriel Luna

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Gabriel Luna is ready to play ball…

The 31-year-old Latino American actor, who will star as a soccer star/CIA Agent in El Rey Network’s new series Matador, stars in Andrew Disney’s comedy Intramural, which just saw the release of its trailer.

Starring Nikki Reed and Jake Lacy, the Bradley Jackson-scripted film centers on an intramural football crew that reunites later in life to play a game for the ages.

Luna portrays Vinnie in the film.

The film also stars Kate McKinnon, Jay Pharoah, Beck Bennett, Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher.

Intramural is set for an April 19 world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Monreal to Star in El Rey Network’s Action Drama Series “Matador”

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Alfred Molina has a daughter… And, her name is Yvette Monreal.

The rising Latina talent has been cast in Matador, the upcoming action drama series for Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network.

Created by Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the series stars Gabriel Luna as a popular soccer star who uses his sports career as a cover for his real job as as skilled covert operative executing missions for a little-known branch of the CIA.

Monreal will play Senna Galan, the cute, trouble-making only child of Adres Galan (portrayed by Molina).

Molina’s previous television credits include Awkward and Harpies.

In addition to her role on Matador, Monreal has been cast in a supporting role in the film Off the Grid.

Cruz to Appear in Recurring Role on El Rey Network’s “Matador”

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Jonny Cruz has locked up a new role…

The 31-year-old Mexican-American actor, producer and filmmaker has landed a recurring role on Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network’s Matador.

Created by Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the action drama series chronicles the unlikely rise of Antonio “Matador” Bravo (portrayed by Gabriel Luna), a popular soccer star who in reality uses his sports career as a cover for his real job: a skilled covert operative executing missions for a little-known branch of the CIA.

Cruz will portray Ricky Bravo, Tony’s younger brother who’s currently in prison.

Cruz’s previous television credits include appearances on General Hospital, Prison Break, The Closer and Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23.

Molina to Star in El Rey Network’s New Drama “Matador”

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Alfred Molina has landed a new gol…

The 60-year-old half-Spanish actor has joined the cast of El Rey Network’s upcoming drama series Matador.

Created by Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the series chronicles the unlikely rise of Antonio “Matador” Bravo (portrayed by Gabriel Luna), a popular soccer star who in reality uses his sports career as a cover for his job as a skilled covert operative executing missions for a little known branch of the CIA.

Luna’s character is described as the “Latino take on James Bond.”

Molina will portray Andres Galan, owner of the ascendant LA Riot franchise.

Molina recently wrapped the feature Love Is Strange, which is slated for release later this year. He also appears in HBO’s The Normal Heart.

Molina most recently starred in TNT’s short-lived medical drama Monday Mornings.

Rodriguez to Direct the Pilot Episode of El Rey’s Original Series “Matador”

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Robert Rodriguez has a date with a Matador…

The 45-year-old Mexican-American filmmaker, and the owner of the cable television channel El Rey Network, will direct the first episode of the scripted action series Matador, which was created by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman.

Production on Matador, which is described as a spy drama, is scheduled to get underway this month, with the series premiering in July, after the World Cup draws to a close.

Starring Nicky Whelan as the female lead, Matador centers on a famous soccer player who leads a double life as a CIA agent. It’s El Rey’s second original series to launch.

Previously, it was announced \that the network’s first scripted project, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, will premiere on March 11.

El Rey also announced that the first of 10 primetime installments of El Rey Network Presents: The Director’s Chair will premiere in April.

The new hourlong series provides a forum for two directors to go one-on-one.

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