Alexandra Jimenez, Pablo Echarri Star in TO CATCH A THIEF

Variety reports that Alexandra Jiménez ("Spanish Movie," "Super López") and Argentine actor-producer Pablo Echarri ("The Method," "Edha") will lead Viacom's TV series of Alfred Hitchcock's classic "To Catch A Thief."

Created by Javier Olivares, one of Spain's best-known TV showrunners ("Isabel," "The Department of Time"), the Spanish-language version will begin filming in February.

The 10-episode series follows a reformed burglar, this time named Juan Garay, alias "The Cat" (played by Echarri) in his struggle to unveil a mysterious impersonator who is stealing in his name. Jiménez will play Lola Garay, police inspector and Juan's wife.

The blossoming love story between the two protagonists will add more spice to the action, VIMN said in a press statement.

"We are bringing together a talented cast from Latin America and Spain under the guidance of the world-class show-runner Javier Olivares to produce this high quality, Spanish-language original TV series for international markets," said Amalia Martínez de Velasco, SVP Entertainment Brands, VIMN SWEMEA.

"'To Catch A Thief' marks an important step forward for us into the world of original productions for the Paramount TV channels across our regions," she added.

"Securing such incredible talent for the series is testament to the quality programming we strive to produce with all of our VIS productions, and we are proud to be able to offer to key clients around the globe," said Juan "JC" Acosta, EVP and COO for VIMN Americas and VIS.

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