Luis Miguel Series Casting: Diego Boneta To Play 'El Sol' In Netflix, Telemundo Show?

Diego Boneta is rumored to be closed to singing on to play Luis Miguel in the bio-series that is set to air on Telemundo in the U.S. and Netflix in Latin America. According to entertainment guru Javier Poza negotiations of the contract are underway and the "Scream Queens" star would give life to the Mexican singer in the official series. Boneta is also a singer, which will help with the role.

A teaser for the series was recently released to much fanfare on social media. "For decades I have been asked to tell my story, many have created their own versions, now I have decided to tell the true story of my life," Luis Miguel said in a statement. "I am ready to revisit my past and its many aspects that have sparked so much curiosity and speculation. People will travel alongside with me through a surprising, unexpected and emotional journey that has shaped the artist and the person that I am today."

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Cesar Conde, Chairman, NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises also released a statement about the show that will air on the Spanish-language network some time in 2018. "We are proud to partner with Gato Grande and Mark to bring Luis Miguel's official and authorized life story for the first time to U.S. Hispanic audiences," he said. "Our Telemundo teams have established themselves as the leaders in finding the best stories and developing innovative genres for the U.S. Hispanic market. We are thrilled to add such a legendary music icon to our primetime bio-musicals lineup."

Meanwhile, Univision is also preparing their own version of Luis Miguel's life. The network made the announcement during their Upfront presentation. Pedro Torres, Luis Miguel’s long-time producer and one of his most trusted confidants, collaborate to bring viewers an unforgettable bio-series about one of the most successful and prestigious artists in Latin American history, Luis Miguel, affectionately known as “El Sol de Mexico” (The Sun of Mexico). This series tells the story of the international icon and multi-platinum artist starting with his childhood, when he became a star under his father’s management and was dealing with his mother’s disappearance, to his adulthood and conflicting relationships.

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