Prime Video unveiled a diverse lineup of international projects on Thursday, featuring the upcoming Stanley Tucci Masterplan movie alongside notable adaptations and new productions from across the globe. The virtual presentation, hosted from London, showcased titles ranging from a reboot of the Japanese manga Fist of the North Star to the first U.S. adaptation of Mercedes Ron’s novel 30 Sunsets para enamorarte, highlighting Prime Video’s expanding global content strategy.
Global Showcase Highlights Diverse International Productions
The event was hosted by Nicole Clemens, the new Vice President for International Originals at Prime Video, who was joined by various Amazon MGM Studios regional executives including Nicole Morganti (southern Europe), Tara Erer (northern Europe), Javiera Balmaceda (Latin America, Canada, and Australia), Nikhil Madhok (India), and Gaurav Gandhi (APAC). The showcase featured pre-recorded interviews with key talent such as Mercedes Ron, Nicole Wallace—who recently signed a prominent talent deal with Amazon—Park Min-young, and Stanley Tucci.
Kelly Day, Vice President of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios International, introduced the event through a pre-recorded segment. She emphasized the growing global interest in international stories, explaining how audiences worldwide increasingly enjoy content from various countries beyond their own.
Prime Video’s Expanded Slate Reflects Worldwide Storytelling
This year, Prime Video has released or plans to launch projects rooted in a wide range of countries, underpinning its commitment to diverse storytelling. Highlights include:
- Colombia: The beloved series “Yo soy Betty, la fea,” which inspired “Ugly Betty,” returned for a third season after 24 years, with Ana María Orozco reprising her original role.
- Chile: An adaptation of Isabel Allende’s “The House of the Spirits,” starring Nicole Wallace as Clara del Valle.
- Italy: Two projects starring Nicole Wallace: “Postcards from Italy,” directed by Jessica Yu, and “No Place to Be Single,” based on a novel by Felicia Kingsley.
- Spain: Several Mercedes Ron adaptations, including “Zeta” starring Mario Casas, along with “Apocalypse Z: Part II” and “Red Queen” Season 2.
- Mexico: The Amazon Original movie “Vengeance,” the first produced in Mexico, is scheduled for a theatrical release this month.
- Japan: The worldwide exclusive reboot rights for “Fist of the North Star” and a new version of “The Ghost in the Shell.”
- Korea: Upcoming series including “Siren’s Kiss” with Park Min-young and Wi Hajun, the meta romantic comedy “Absolute Value of Romance,” and the workplace romance “See You at Work Tomorrow!” (working title).
- United Kingdom: Recent release “Steal,” starring Sophie Turner, and the new original “Bait” set to launch soon.
Stanley Tucci’s Masterplan: A Thrilling International Heist Story
A standout project likely to attract significant attention is the France-Italy co-production Masterplan, directed by Thomas Vincent of Reacher fame. The film stars Stanley Tucci as a disorganized father who hatches a plan to reunite with his estranged children by involving them in stealing the Mona Lisa. Acting alongside Tucci are Simona Tabasco, known for The White Lotus, and Victor Belmondo from Lie With Me. Tucci shared in a video message his enthusiasm for the role, drawn by the “incredibly funny and weird” script.
I thought it was one of the best characters I’ve ever read and I was thrilled to be asked to play it, it’s an actor’s dream,
Tucci said.
The international cast are great, Victor is a wonderful actor, Simona is wonderful and Thomas is an accomplished director, and the locations are stunning and has everything you could want.
International Success Drives Prime Video’s Content Expansion
Prime Video’s investment in international originals is clearly paying off, with strong global reception pushing many of these series and films into top viewership rankings. Notably, the top ten non-English language international originals so far this year include Mercedes Ron’s Culpa Nuestra holding the number one spot, followed by German series Maxton Hall, the German films The Tank and The Calendar Killer, and the Indian series The Family Man in its third season.
Prime Video is where international storytelling is thriving,
Kelly Day remarked in her introduction.
What we’re seeing now is that audiences all over the world are finding content from lots of other countries that they really enjoy watching.
Clemens also emphasized the global opportunity for Amazon’s platform.
There is so much opportunity to bring local stories, characters, and outstanding talent to global audiences, and we’re all already seeing huge success for both Prime Video, and the amazing talent.
What This Means for Global Streaming Audiences
Prime Video’s broad slate, spanning multiple continents and languages, reinforces the increasing demand for culturally rich and varied storytelling in the streaming era. The inclusion of high-profile projects like the Stanley Tucci Masterplan movie underscores the platform’s commitment to pairing established talent with unique international narratives. As Prime Video continues to invest across regions, global audiences can anticipate more stories that bridge local authenticity with worldwide appeal, expanding options for viewers eager to explore diverse genres and cultures.
