Acclaimed filmmaker Alexandros Avranas, who captured international attention and won the prestigious Venice Film Festival Silver Lion for best director with his harrowing and critically praised drama “Miss Violence,” is stepping behind the camera for an exciting new television venture. Avranas has signed on to helm the Greek adaptation of Globoplay’s breakout hit series “The Others.” The high-profile project, which is currently in active production, represents a major milestone following a format sales agreement finalized between Greek broadcaster Alpha TV and Brazilian media powerhouse Globo in late 2024.
The original series was created and written by Lucas Paraizo, one of the most prominent and innovative creative forces working in Brazilian television today. “The Others” centers on a tense premise involving two neighboring couples living in a gated or close-knit urban community. Their lives are upended and sent spiraling into an escalating conflict with increasingly absurd and dangerous consequences after a violent altercation breaks out between their teenage sons. What initially begins as a seemingly trivial disagreement quickly swells into a broader, more disturbing exploration of human behavior, highlighting how deeply a fundamental lack of dialogue and empathy can drive people apart and tear a community down from the inside out.
Since its debut, “The Others” has established itself as one of the most successful and culturally resonant original series on Globoplay, Brazil’s leading streaming platform. Its arrival follows in the illustrious footsteps of Paraizo’s previous massive television hit, the intense medical drama “Under Pressure.” That series managed to capture domestic acclaim before crossing international boundaries to be sold and broadcast in more than 60 countries worldwide. In Brazil, the enduring popularity and cultural footprint of the franchise were further solidified earlier this year with the triumphant premiere of its third season, proving that Paraizo’s sharp character work and socially relevant storytelling have immense staying power.
The Greek television iteration of “The Others” is being brought to life by production company Primavisione. The adaptation boasts a stellar, star-studded ensemble cast featuring some of Greece’s most recognizable and respected screen talents, including Maria Nafpliotou, known for her work in “Café 404”; Charis Fragulis, recognized from “Afterlov”; Nikos Psarras, who starred in “The Fire Bracelet”; alongside Paschalis Terzis, Marina Kalogirou, and Sotiris Gkoros. This ambitious project is part of a broader cultural exchange and partnership; alongside the psychological drama “The Others,” Greek audiences are also slated to receive a localized adaptation of Globo’s blockbuster telenovela “All The Flowers,” which is being produced through the exact same creative pipeline, utilizing the collaborative efforts of Primavisione and Alpha TV.
To mark the official launch of production and witness the unfolding of his creation in a new cultural context, series creator Lucas Paraizo recently traveled to Greece to visit the set. Sharing his excitement about the international milestone, Paraizo reflected on the experience of seeing his work translated across borders.
“I was on the set of the Greek version of ‘The Others,’ a series I created, and had the pleasure of watching the shooting of one of the most important scenes of the first season: the scene where the characters Cibele and Wando face off over their sons’ fight,” Paraizo said during his visit.
He continued by praising the local team bringing his vision to life, expressing admiration for the director at the helm. “I had the pleasure of witnessing the enthusiasm of the cast, crew, and director Alexandros Avranas, whom I’ve been a fan of since he directed the feature film ‘Miss Violence,’” Paraizo added. “I am curious to see this new version of the series and am sure it will be a success in Greece, as it was in Brazil, countries that have a lot in common.”
This high-profile international collaboration significantly reinforces Globo’s strategic positioning and aggressive expansion within the global format rights market. In recent years, the major Brazilian media banner has successfully exported its valuable intellectual properties to various international territories, including the recent development of a Peruvian version of “Her Own Destiny” and a separate Portuguese adaptation of the same title, demonstrating that Brazilian narratives possess a universal appeal that transcends language and geographic boundaries.
Angela Colla, Head of International Business at Globo, emphasized the importance of the Greek adaptation within the company’s broader corporate framework. “The start of filming for the Greek version of ‘The Others’ is another important step in our international formats strategy,” Colla stated. “The partnership with Alpha TV proves the strength of Brazilian narratives that transcend borders. The essence of Lucas Paraizo’s text is about human relationships, and we are excited to see how this story will resonate with the Greek audience.”
Echoing these sentiments, Christos Kompos, Program Director at Alpha TV, highlighted that the decision to adapt “The Others” underscores the network’s steadfast dedication to providing sophisticated, cinematic television content for viewers in Greece.
“Partnering with a global powerhouse like Globo gives us the creative foundation to produce something truly exceptional,” Kompos noted. He went on to praise the thematic resonance of the narrative, noting how the Brazilian creator captured timeless societal fractures. “Lucas Paraizo has written a narrative that holds a direct mirror to modern society, showing how quickly community ties can fracture when people stop talking to one another. Under the visionary direction of Alexandros Avranas and led by a phenomenal ensemble cast, we are elevating this incredible Brazilian psychological drama into a culturally distinct, high-end production. It is a privilege to collaborate with Globo to breathe new life into a story that is as globally relevant as it is locally poignant.”
As production continues on location in Greece, anticipation builds for how Avranas and his cast will translate the gripping psychological tension of the original Brazilian hit into a distinctively Hellenic landscape, further cementing the growing trend of cross-cultural television adaptations in the global entertainment market.
