Ten Percent: Desperate Housewives star in control of remake

After English, Quebecois, Chinese, Indian and Italian remakes, the French series Dix Pour Cent will soon be the subject of a Spanish-language adaptation. According to the information DeadlineMediawan – the production company behind the fiction – Elefantec Global and UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, Eva Longoria’s production company, have joined forces to co-produce the American Spanish-language version of the cult series.

In addition to producing this new iteration, Desperate Housewives star Gabriel Solis will also be behind the camera to produce the first two episodes of Call My Agent.

“Like many people around the world, I have been a huge fan of the original series since its launch.Eva Longoria said. “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Mediawan and Elefantec Global to bring to the US Spanish-speaking market one of the greatest works of recent years, a satirical and intelligent look at the dark side of the entertainment industry..”

For 4 seasons, Dix Pour Cent followed behind the scenes of a fictional Parisian comedian’s agency called ASK. An opportunity for viewers to know the troubles and difficulties of this shady business.

Each episode also featured stellar cameos playing themselves with a healthy dose of sarcasm. Aired on France 2 from 2015 to 2020, the series enjoyed record audiences, prompting Netflix to acquire the rights, allowing Dix Pour Cent to become an international hit.

“Collaborating with Eva Longoria and Pepe Bastogne is a unique opportunity to bring Ten Percent to Latin America”, said Pierre-Antoine Capton, CEO of Mediawan. “Their talent and know-how combined with their international reputation guarantee that this adaptation will be innovative and at the height of the series.“