With “Annihilation” still in theaters and more than one Netflix project on the horizon, Gina Rodriquez is on fire — and she isn’t showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. According to Deadline, the Golden Globe-winning star has just signed on to Netflix’s forthcoming live-action “Carmen Sandiego.”
Though a standalone adventure, this film is one of many Carmen Sandiego properties expected over the next few years. Netflix has already ordered 20 episodes of an animated series following the red-caped thief, which is also voiced by Rodriguez. Additionally, a line of Carmen Sandiego books will accompany the release of the series.
No director or writer has been announced yet, Rodriguez will produce through via her I Can I Will Productions banner alongside Caroline Fraser and “Miss Bala” producer Kevin Misher.
Last year, Rodriguez and I Can I Will signed a multi-year overall deal with CBS, ensuring multiple future projects across network, cable, and streaming programs. Additional forthcoming works include Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s directorial debut “Someone Great,” a book on her father’s advice, and Catherine Hardwicke’s remake of “Miss Bala.”
You can catch Rodriguez in sci-fi thriller “Annihilation” alongside Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Tessa Thompson, in theaters now. She also toplines “Jane the Virgin,” now in its fourth season on The CW.
