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Jennifer Lopez has always balanced her singing career with her acting and she always has multiple projects in the works. A few years ago, Lopez joined a biopic about drug lord Griselda Blanco but the recent update isn't encouraging.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote the upcoming season of Tulsa King, Emmy-winning writer Terrence Winter also addressed the Griselda biopic. Winter served as a producer for the film, titled The Godmother, with Lopez set to executive produce and star in the drama. However, the recent Netflix series Griselda seems to have put an end to the project.

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The Godmother was officially announced in 2020, but little information came out after. In the meantime, the Sofia Vergara...

Griselda Blanco, a ruthless cartel mastermind, stopped at nothing for dominance, even executing her own lovers and family members. The Cocaine Godmother's tragic life story blends personal turmoil with cutthroat business tactics in the Miami drug trade. Griselda Blanco was married three times and earned herself the nickname the "Black Widow"

The following article contains extensive spoilers for the Netflix series Griselda.Immortalized as the "Cocaine Godmother," Griselda Blanco proved a cartel mastermind, earning her treacherous reputation as "The Black Widow of Medellín." Few were so ruthless as Blanco, always on the lookout for an opportunity, showing no sympathy toward anyone she deemed disloyal. This is demonstrated in her own family saga, her paranoia showing itself in the manner in which she dispensed with anyone, even her own lovers, who presented the faintest challenge to her complete dominance, as seen in the six-part Netflix miniseries starring Sofía Vergara, available now.

Karol G, the renowned Colombian singer-songwriter behind hits like Ahora Me Llama with Bad Bunny, appears in Netflix’s latest crime drama, Griselda.

The series, starring Sofía Vergara, has debuted on Netflix, and excitement builds as fans anticipate seeing Vergara portray a notorious drug lord – a far cry from her role in Modern Family.

Karol G shared glimpses from the Griselda premiere on Instagram, featuring photos and a video alongside Vergara and the rest of the cast.

The series follows Griselda Blanco, a Colombian woman who established one of the most lucrative cartels in history.

Set in the backdrop of 1970s and ’80s Miami, Blanco’s deadly combination of unexpected brutality and charisma allowed her to skillfully navigate the realms of business and family.

This adept balancing act earned her the moniker “the Godmother,” solidifying her widespread recognition during that era.

Karol G plays a sex worker in Griselda

Karol G,...

“Griselda” is a revenge story. Yes, it’s an account of real-life drug queenpin Griselda Blanco’s (an engrossing Sofía Vergara) rise to The Godmother of the Medellín Cartel. But this tale isn’t an account of some distressed damsel who gets swept up in the underworld. Instead, what creator Eric Newman offers is a window into the mind of a highly meticulous and intelligent woman, intent on taking back everything that was ever stolen from her, even if she destroys herself in the process. Fast-paced and well-acted, the show is brutal, fascinating and full of high drama. It all begins with a bold escape.

Produced by the team behind “Narcos,” the limited series opens in the late 1970s in Medellín, Columbia. An obviously distressed, injured Griselda rushes in the front door of her well-curated home. She makes a frantic phone call to a friend, Carmen (Paulina Dávila), before packing...

Sofia Vergara takes on a challenging role as Griselda Blanco, a feared Colombian drug lord, showcasing her range as an actor beyond comedy. The Netflix series "Griselda" offers a departure from Vergara's previous comedic roles, delving into a dark and violent narrative. With a talented ensemble cast and the success of shows like "Narcos," this limited series promises a potent exploration of Griselda Blanco's rise to power in the ruthless world of drug cartels.

Few transformations have been as riveting as Sofia Vergara's from the endearing Gloria in Modern Family to the fierce embodiment of Griselda Blanco, the feared and notorious Colombian drug lord. It is a testament to the craft that an actor, known predominantly for her comedic prowess, embraces a role that not only challenges the public's perception of her but also strikes a chord with the complex reality of a figure shrouded in violence and power. The...

New images from Griselda have been released, showing Sofia Vergara as Griselda Blanca, a notorious Colombian drug lord. The show is a six-episode limited series, and it will premiere on Netflix in January 2024. Griselda hails from the creators of Narcos, and the latest images show that it will likely have a similarly dark and violent tone.

The first images of Sofia Vergara in Griselda have been released, teasing the actor's turn as a violent drug kingpin in Netflix's new series. From the creators of Narcos, the streamer's upcoming show is a six-episode limited series, chronicling real-life figure Griselda Blanco's rise to power as the creator of one of the most profitable Colombian drug cartels in history. Vergara, who is best known for playing Gloria in Modern Family, and other more comedic roles, was cast in the lead role in 2021, with the series representing a major passion project.

Now, EW...