‘Culpa Tuya’ Director Talks YA Franchise's Success & Listening to Fans
The Spanish YA movie franchise, 'My Fault,' has taken the world by storm, with over 190 countries enjoying the series, including the US, UK, Australia, and India. The latest installment, 'Culpa Tuya,' is set to release on December 27, and its prequel 'Culpa Mia' has been a bestseller with over three million copies sold. We got the chance to talk to the director of the series, Domingo Gonzalez, about the ultimate success of the franchise, adapting to fan feedback, and the story's global appeal.
Gonzalez revealed that the subsequent movies were written before the first installment was released, and he and co-writer Sofía Cuenca worked together to develop the scripts. The trilogy's humor and action have been amplified, and the characters have become more mature as the series progresses. To cater to the fanbase, some storylines were adjusted to accommodate reader suggestions. The series' global success indeed comes as no surprise when considering the source material – Mercedes Ron's work has garnered over three million copies sold and over 100 million reads on Wattpad. Author Ron's New York Times bestselling novel has been a driving force behind the movies' success.
With 'Culpa Tuya' set to arrive on Prime Video on December 27, the third installment, 'Culpa Nuestra', is currently in post-production. Although no release date has been announced, fans are abuzz with anticipation. In the latest installment, Noah and Nick face new challenges, including interference from their parents, and the reconnection of Nick with his ex, putting their relationship to the test.
The young adult movie has proved that it can cater to a global audience. With high-quality production and engaging storytelling, the 'Culpa Tuya' series promises to capture the attention of viewers. This will be yet another stepping stone in the success of the franchise, all of which transpires into the exploitation of their elaborate mechanism which adds an array of display growth all over the world.