Full Breakdown
Las Malas Film Production Set to Commence in Córdoba and Montevideo
5/1/2026, 1:57:22 AM
Core Production Details
Oscar-winning screenwriter Armando Bo (Birdman) will begin principal photography next month on his feature adaptation of Camila Sosa Villada’s novel *Las Malas*. Filming is scheduled in Córdoba, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. The Spanish-language film follows a group of sex workers led by the character Auntie Encarna, portrayed by Karla Sofía Gascón, whose community is altered after the discovery of an abandoned baby.
Background & Context
Camila Sosa Villada’s novel *Las Malas* has garnered critical acclaim in Argentina for its vivid portrayal of marginalized communities. Armando Bo, who earned an Oscar for screenwriting on *Birdman*, is adapting the work with a team that includes multiple Oscar-linked producers, underscoring the project’s high-profile ambitions.
Source Material and Adaptation Vision
*Las Malas* is a well-received novel by Argentine author Camila Sosa Villada. Bo, who also serves as writer-director, intends to translate the novel’s themes of desire, danger, survival, and community into a cinematic narrative. The adaptation emphasizes the fragile refuge of the protagonists and the transformative impact of their collective care for the infant.
Cast and Character Overview
The ensemble is led by Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Perez) as Auntie Encarna. Newcomer Adela Buendía, selected through an extensive open casting search, plays Camila, the novel’s coming-of-age focal point. Supporting performers include Daniela Vega, Oscar-winner of *A Fantastic Woman*; Argentine artist-performer Louta; Lola Rodríguez, known for *Veneno* and *Vestidas de Azul*; Spanish actress-influencer Yenesi; and stage-screen actor Luis Machín. Additional cast members are Payuca, Romina Escobar, Daniela Ruiz, and Lola Bahan.
Production Companies and Key Personnel
The production brings together several entities: Bo’s About Entertainment; Infinity Hill, noted for the Oscar-nominated *Argentina, 1985*; and Suma Content, the Spain-based company of Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (credits include *Veneno*, *La Mesías*, *La Bola Negra*). Oscar-nominated producer Vincent Landay of Landay Entertainment also joins the team. Producers listed are Armando Bo, Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Natacha Cervi, Mercedes Reincke, Ezequiel Olemberg, Axel Kuschevatzky, Cindy Teperman, Vincent Landay, and Camila Sosa Villada.
Data & Statistics: Awards and Nominations
- Armando Bo: Oscar winner for *Birdman* (screenwriter).
- Karla Sofía Gascón: Oscar nominee.
- Daniela Vega: Oscar winner for *A Fantastic Woman*.
- Vincent Landay: Oscar-nominated producer.
- Infinity Hill: Producer of Oscar-nominated *Argentina, 1985*.
Official Statements & Responses
Armando Bo emphasized that the assembled cast blends internationally recognized artists with emerging voices rooted in the film’s community focus. He noted that this combination supplies the project with the authenticity, tension, and emotional depth required to honor the source material.
Verbatim Quotes
> “This cast brings together acclaimed international artists, newly discovered voices, and performers with deep ties to the communities at the heart of the film,” — Armando Bo, Writer-Director
Upcoming Milestones
Production is slated to start next month, with filming locations confirmed in Córdoba and Montevideo. Post-production plans have not been disclosed, but the involvement of multiple Oscar-linked producers suggests a trajectory toward international festival circuits.
