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Oscar Winner Stars in New Zorro Series
1 Jul
Summary
- A new Zorro series stars Oscar winner Jean Dujardin.
- The show is a quirky, light-hearted romantic farce.
- It premiered on June 30 and is available for streaming.
A new Zorro television series, starring Oscar-winning actor Jean Dujardin, premiered on June 30. The eight-episode series offers a quirky and light-hearted adaptation of the iconic swashbuckler. This Zorro leans into romantic farce, befitting Dujardin's blend of goofy suavity, rather than being an ultra-gritty drama.
The series is set in Los Angeles pueblo circa 1821, with Dujardin playing Don Diego de la Vega. When his father dies, Diego inherits the mayoralty but struggles with the ruthless demands of the job. A local businessman exploits the community, prompting Diego to don his Zorro mask and sword once more.
This Zorro is deliberately inauthentic, embracing a broad comedy and vintage aesthetic. The show's central conflict involves Diego's internal struggle and the ethical implications of his actions towards his wife, with whom he orchestrates a romantic entanglement. Despite its farcical elements, the series provides light, family-friendly entertainment.
