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Mercedes Ron Secures First-Look Deal with Amazon MGM Studios
6/27/2026, 4:32:37 AM
Core Deal: First-Look Agreement with Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios announced a first-look deal with bestselling YA author Mercedes Ron. Under the agreement, Ron will serve as executive producer on all current and future film and series adaptations of her works for Prime Video, and she may present additional intellectual property from other authors for potential development. The deal was unveiled by Nicole Clemens, vice-president and head of U.K. and international originals for Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, at a Los Angeles event preceding the Obsessed Fest fan experience.
Background & Context: Building the “House of Ron”
Ron rose to prominence as a Wattpad breakout, authoring the Spanish-language “Culpables” trilogy, which has been adapted into movies that collectively amassed more than 100 million views worldwide. The franchise was later localized for English-language audiences as the “My Fault” series—*My Fault: London*, *Your Fault: London*, and the forthcoming *Our Fault: London*. Successive adaptations, including the *Dímelo* trilogy (*Tell Me Softly*), have cemented Ron’s partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and expanded the brand into a broader YA romance universe dubbed the “House of Ron.”
Key Figures & Organizations
- Mercedes Ron – Author of the “Culpables,” “My Fault,” “Dímelo,” “Marfil,” and “Bali” series; represented by WME and Writers House Literary Agency (Johanna Castillo, Tom Ishizuka).
- Nicole Clemens – VP and head of U.K. and international originals, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, who announced the deal.
- Amazon MGM Studios / Prime Video – Streaming platform and production arm executing the adaptations.
Data & Statistics: Audience Reach and Sales
- Combined viewership for the “Culpables” adaptations exceeds 100 million worldwide.
- Ron’s books have sold over 6 million copies, translated into 26 languages, and released in 50 countries.
- At the time of the announcement, half of Prime Video’s Top 10 most-watched Prime Original films globally were adaptations of Ron’s titles.
Official Statements & Responses
Clemens highlighted the partnership as a cornerstone of Amazon MGM Studios’ expansion into YA content, noting that the deal “represents our continued commitment to expanding the House of Ron” and that the studio already has 11 book-to-screen adaptations in various stages of production. Ron expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that she looks forward to “bringing more of my stories to life for readers around the world” and is “thrilled to serve as an executive producer on upcoming adaptations.”
Criticism & Opposition
No source material presented criticism or opposition to the deal; coverage remains uniformly supportive.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources concur on the deal’s terms, upcoming projects, and viewership figures; no discrepancies were identified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “ “Mercedes Ron is an extraordinary talent whose stories have captured the hearts and imaginations of fans around the world.” — Nicole Clemens, VP and Head of U.K. and International Originals, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios
- “Mercedes Ron is an extraordinary talent whose stories have captured the hearts and imaginations of fans around the world,” said Clemens/ “Bringing Mercedes’ characters to life on Prime Video has been one of the most thrilling creative partnerships we’ve had, and we’re just getting started.” — Nicole Clemens
- “We have 11 book to screen adaptations that are either in production or produced or announced, which is I think phenomenal, but we want many, many more for years and years to come. I think she’s the secret source in this case.” — Nicole Clemens
- “’” Added Ron: “Working with the Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios family to bring my stories to the screen has been an incredible partnership.” — Mercedes Ron, Author
- “I look forward to bringing more of my stories to life for readers around the world through this continued collaboration and am thrilled to serve as an executive producer on upcoming adaptions.” — Mercedes Ron
What’s Next: Upcoming Adaptations and Releases
- “Drawn Together” (first film in the Marfil duology) – slated for release on September 9, 2026.
- “Our Fault: London” – final installment of the English-language “My Fault” series, expected later in 2026.
- “30 Sunsets to Fall in Love” – adaptation of Ron’s “Bali” series, currently in development for U.S. audiences.
- Ron’s novel “Drawn Together” (Marfil duology) will be published on August 4, 2026, marking the literary launch that precedes the film release.
The first-look agreement positions Mercedes Ron as a central creative force within Amazon MGM Studios’ YA slate, with multiple adaptations and original projects slated for the coming year.
