Actress America Ferrera is making the transition to a career behind the camera, lining up her feature film debut.
The 36-year-old Superstore star signed to direct the adaptation of I Net Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter for Netflix, according to Deadline.
The actress, who became a filmmaker, who previously directed episodes of Superstore and Gentefied by Netflix, also responded to news on social media.
Director: Actress America Ferrera makes the transition to a career behind the camera, aligning her feature film debut
Adaptation: The 36-year-old Superstore star has signed to direct the Netflix adaptation of I Net Not Your Perfect Mexican, according to Deadline
The project is adapted from Erika L. Sanchez’s 2017 novel for young adults, following Julia Reyes, the teenage daughter of first-generation Mexican immigrants.
She often confronts her traditional parents and her sister Olga, who fits very well with the mold of a “perfect Mexican daughter.”
The family is overthrown when Olga is killed in an accident and it is up to the rebel Julia to keep the family together.
Family: The family is overthrown when Olga is killed in an accident and it is up to the rebel Julia to keep the family together
“Years ago, I fell in love with Erike L. Sánchez’s amazing novel. The depth, intelligence and frightening intelligence of her writing, and her young Latin heroine, hit me to the end and left me wanting much more, ”Ferrera said in a statement.
Lente creator Yvette Chavez wrote the screenplay adaptation, with Sanchez co-producing.
Doreen Wilcox Little produces for anonymous content with Charles D. King and Poppy Hanks of MACRO and David Kuhn of Aevitas Creative Management.
Statement: “Years ago, I fell in love with Erika L. Sánchez’s amazing novel. The depth, intelligence and frightening intelligence of her writing and that of her young Latin heroine hit me hard and left me wanting much more, “Ferrera said in a statement.
Ferrera also took to Instagram to share the news, along with another candid statement about how much the project means to her.
“The depth, intelligence and scary intelligence of @ erikalsanchez’s writing and her young Latin heroine hit me to the end and left me wanting much more,” Ferrera said.
“I am truly honored and humiliated to direct @ lindayvettechavez’s beautifully adapted screenplay. The opportunity to lead the work of these two incredibly talented Latin writers is a dream come true, ‘she added.
Instagram: Ferrera also went to Instagram to share the news, along with another sincere statement about how much the project means to her
“I can’t wait to share this film with many fans of the novel and to introduce this funny, deep and resonant story to the world. Thank you @netflix @staymarco @anoncontent @aevitascreative for entrusting me with this wonderful project. Let’s go!!’ a conchis ea.
The sixth and final season of Ferrera’s hit NBC series Superstore is currently airing, and she recently starred in Gentefied, directing new episodes.
Ferrera is also one of the co-founders of the Time’s Up movement and has also worked on the Biden / Harris campaign and the Georgian Senate campaigns.
He also co-founded the social justice program Harness and She Se Puede, which provides resources to the Latino community.
Co-founder: He also co-founded the social justice program Harness and She Se Puede, which provides resources to the Latino community.