Buenos Aires has only witnessed snowfall three times in its recorded history, but this time, the snow is unlike any other—it instantly obliterates everything it touches. Is it the result of nuclear warfare, or is something far more sinister at play?
The answer will unfold when The Eternaut, a highly anticipated Spanish-language sci-fi series, premieres globally on Netflix on April 30. The show is adapted from the iconic 1957 Argentine comic by Héctor G. Oesterheld and illustrated by Francisco Solano Lopez.
Set on a summer night in Buenos Aires, the series begins with a strange, deadly snowfall that wipes out most of the city’s population, leaving thousands stranded in its wake. As the survivors struggle to stay alive, Juan Salvo and his companions embark on a perilous journey for survival. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they uncover the horrifying truth—the toxic snowstorm is merely the first assault from an alien force invading Earth.
The only chance to survive is by joining forces and fighting back—individuals are no match for the overwhelming threat.
The six-episode series is directed by Bruno Stagnaro, who also co-wrote the adaptation with Ariel Staltari. In an interview, Stagnaro shared his personal connection to the story, recalling how The Eternaut was one of the first books he read in full at the age of 10. “My approach to the adaptation will be to be faithful to that child reader who came across the story for the first time,” he said. “I want to capture the genuine emotion of living an adventure right in your own neighborhood and the creation of the great Argentine hero that is Juan Salvo.”
Ricardo Darín, renowned for his role in The Secret in Their Eyes, stars as Juan Salvo, alongside a talented cast that includes Carla Peterson, César Troncoso, Andrea Pietra, Ariel Staltari, Marcelo Subiotto, Claudio Martínez Bel, Orianna Cárdenas, and Mora Fisz.
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