Culver City, California. May 19, 2026 — During its presentation for Latin American buyers at LA Screenings, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced the launch of It's not a myth: La Llorona, SPT's first premium micro drama for Latin America. Co-produced by SPT and VIP 2000 TV, the Spanish-language supernatural horror series will consist of 60 episodes of approximately one minute in length, presented in a vertical format optimized for mobile devices.

It's not a myth: La Llorona It's a premium vertical horror series that reimagines the legendary Latin American legend of the same name. The micro-drama portrays a romantic tragedy and a generational curse within a dual timeline structure, where the sins of the past consume the present.

After surviving a terrifying supernatural attack, Javier Alonso Vergara discovers he is related to the man who destroyed La Llorona's life generations ago. Haunted by the spirit and marked by her curse, Javier joins forces with Verónica, a courageous paranormal investigator, to uncover the truth behind the deaths of María's children before he becomes the next victim.

Combining emotional melodrama, mystery, and supernatural horror, the series merges cinematic storytelling with an immersive vertical format designed for digital and mobile-first audiences.

“We are excited to continue expanding our storytelling formats with It's not a myth: La Llorona, ”This is our first premium micro-drama for Latin America,“ said Selina Nederhand, SVP & Co-Head, Networks at SPT. ”This project reflects our commitment to developing impactful local stories designed for today’s digital audiences, reaching viewers wherever they are.”

“For VIP 2000 TV, the rapidly growing micro-drama market represents an opportunity to develop distinctive niche narratives with a strong global identity. Latin American urban legends of horror represent a rich universe of stories that already fascinate audiences worldwide.”. The Weeping Woman "It is one of the most iconic, capable of transcending generations and borders, and through a premium production, this adaptation is designed to connect with audiences in a bold and innovative way," said Roxana Rotundo, CEO of VIP 2000 TV.

The cast of The Weeping Woman It stars Emma Mizhari as María, who also portrays the haunting figure of La Llorona, alongside Daniel Medina in the dual role of Javier and Alonso. The production also features Laura Rosguer as Verónica and renowned Venezuelan actress Verónica Schneider as Doña Beatriz.

It's not a myth: La Llorona It is conceived as the first title under the label It's not a myth, part of SPT Latin America's broader strategy to explore new formats, including premium micro-dramas, through culturally relevant stories inspired by Latin America's most iconic urban legends.

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Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the leading content providers in the television industry, producing, distributing, and delivering programming globally across all genres and platforms. In addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning films, television programs, and formats, SPT houses a robust global content business, operating a strong portfolio of in-house production companies and strategic partnerships in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, as well as linear and digital channels worldwide. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo.