Cortes Series Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 15, 2023

Cortes (Series)

To Be Announced (TBA)

Starring: Javier Bardem

Screenwriter: Steve Zaillian • Dalton Trumbo

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82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Shutdown

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.

January 15, 2023

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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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Who stars in Cortes (Series) – Cast List

Javier Bardem
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Who is making Cortes (Series) – Crew List

The film's writer Steve Zaillian last penned Exodus: Gods and Kings and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Director: —
Screenwriters: Steve Zaillian
Dalton Trumbo
Producer: Steve Zaillian

Studios: —
Production Company: Amblin Television
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Production – What we know about the Cortes (Series)

Key Facts

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).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2023

Shutdown

Changed Cortes (Series) movie production status. No activity for a number of years; Amazon scrapped the project in 2020.

May 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jan 2014

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Montezuma
Language: English

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Cortes (Series) Release Date: When is the show coming out?

Cortes (Series) is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9703 9,703 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including Sherlock Holmes 3, The Rosie Project and The Last Train to New York.

The estimated home release date for Cortes (Series) is currently being determined. Stay tuned!