Cortes (Series) movie production status: Shutdown
January 15, 2023 · All activity halted for this project. In some cases, shutdown movies restart development. No activity for a number of years; Amazon scrapped the project in 2020.
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Cortes (Series) Plot: What's it about?
In 1519, Hernando Cortez leads an infiltration into Mexico bringing with him religion, diseases like smallpox and a lust for gold & silver. Right away Cortez develops a relationship with Aztec ruler Montezuma. Initially held as a guest/prisoner by the Aztec leader, Cortez eventually turns the tables. The Spanish aggression leads to outright battles with invading forces and when Montezuma finally succumbs, he is killed by his countryman shortly after. The warring continues and, Cortez fathers a child with Montezuma's daughter, following his death.
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Cortes (Series) Crew and Production Team
A look at the Cortes (Series) behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steven Spielberg previously directed Disclosure Day, The Fabelmans and Jaws. The film's writer Steve Zaillian penned Exodus: Gods and Kings, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and American Gangster.
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Cortes (Series) Production and Filming
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- Based onMontezuma
by Dalton Trumbo. - Amazon cancelled the project in 2020 (1/15/2023).
- Amazon Studios has given a four-episode order to the untitled miniseries (Variety, 3/28/18).
Cortes (Series) Filming Timeline
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— Cortes (Series) entered Shutdown status.
No activity for a number of years; Amazon scrapped the project in 2020.All activity halted for this project. In some cases, shutdown movies restart development.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Announced status.
Intentions to make the movie; early in development.
Cortes (Series) Release Date: When does it premiere?
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