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The Envoys will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ Thursday, January 20, and marks Paramount’s first Latin American original.
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There are eight episodes in The Envoys, which will drop in one go, meaning fans can binge-watch the gripping new series in one go if they please.
What is The Envoys About?
The Envoys follows the story of two priests who are part of an elite group in the Vatican called the Causes of Saints. The duo is sent to investigate the existence of miracles in Mexico at the hands of another clergyman.
However, as soon as they arrive in Mexico City, the clergyman in question has gone missing and they are on a greater mission to find their missing priest. Along with the way, the series posts questions about faith, science, and trust.
Speaking to Deadline, Gerardo Méndez who plays Pedro Salinas explained: “In Mexico and Latin America, we grow up with a very strong faith and this show is about questioning that and science.
“My character is a priest who is also a doctor and he’s in charge of figuring out if a supposed miracle is happening in this town.
“It’s an interesting journey about what we are believing in. My character is always saying he doesn’t want to believe, he wants to prove what’s right.”
He added: “When I met the director I told him that I am my character. You don’t need to look any further. I grew up as part of a very Catholic family.
“My mom is one of the most devoted Catholics you’ll ever meet, and my father was a doctor—so I grew up between those storylines my whole life. So I could totally understand what it would be like to be a priest but also be very much on the side of science.”
Who Stars In The Envoys?
The Envoy’s features an all-star cast including Narcos: Mexico stars Miguel Rodarte as Federico Molina Reyes and Luis Gerardo Méndez as Pedro Salinas.
Pedro is a methodical priest with dreams of performing a miracle of his own. He is joined by Narcos star Miguel Ángel Silvestre plays the role of Simón Antequera, who at times calls himself into question.
Sense8’s Irene Azuela plays Adriana Cortés, a woman who witnessed the miracles take place in Mexico City.
Other cast members include Giovani Florido as Jeronimo, Armando Espitia as Esteban, Fernando Becerril as Monseñor Benavent, José Sefami as Guillermo, Diana Lein as Valentina, Assira Abbate as Emila and Boris Schoemann as Eparca.
The Envoys premieres on Paramount+ on Thursday, January 20.
