Netflix has renewed its hit Spanish thriller series ‘Money Heist’, also known as ‘La Casa de Papel’, for season 5. But what is the release date of ‘La Casa de Papel’?
The most-watched non-English title, ‘Money Heist‘ Season 4 broke all the records it set in the previous seasons. The eight episodes of ‘Money Heist’ were released globally on 3rd April 2020 and gained an incredible viewership of 65 million views. Recalling the cliffhanger ending of the fourth season, it isn’t surprising that Netflix decided to renew it for another season.
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- A spin-off of ‘Money Heist’?
- ‘La Casa de Papel’ Season 5 release date
- ‘Money Heist’ Season 5 cast
The filming of ‘Money Heist’ Season 5 had begun in August 2020. Úrsula Corberó, who plays Tokyo, confirmed the news of being back on set through an Instagram story. However, the release date of ‘La Casa de Papel’ Season 5 has not been confirmed yet. But viewers could expect it to release in 2021 or 2022. The final season is also expected to have 10 episodes.
A spin-off of ‘Money Heist’?
In an interview with “OprahMag.com”, creator Álex Pina admitted that he had no clue that the series would become a global success. He also had no clue that fans would be wanting to see more of ‘Money Heist’. Álex Pina spoke about how ‘Money Heist’ has many possibilities for some spin-offs that is due to the strong, and powerful identities of the characters.
The ‘Money Heist’ creator mentioned that they have always looked for characters to have a very complex and layered design. Almost every character of ‘Money Heist’ has a duality that he feels he would like to explore in a spin-off. He also spoke about some specific ideas related to the Spanish thriller series. He conveyed how Arturito could have been a black comedy.
Berlin’s case for his own show also felt very clear as he is a misogynist, a psychopath, egocentric, a narcissist, a delinquent, and a rapist. Pina also felt that there are a lot of people who adore him because he values friendship, loyalty, or fraternity. Denver is also another character with his own charm. “I would love to write all of them as spinoffs“, said Álex Pina.
‘La Casa de Papel’ Season 5 release date
Fans were pleased to find out that ‘La Casa de Papel’ or ‘Money Heist’ had been officially renewed. Sadly, it will also be the last time they will watch the fast-paced Spanish thriller series. In July, Netflix confirmed that season 5 of ‘Money Heist’ will be the final season, through a Twitter post.
In an interview with “Hollywood Reporter”, creator and executive producer Alex Pina spoke about how they have spent almost a year thinking about how to break up the band. How to put the Professor on the ropes and get into situations that are irreversible for many characters in ‘Money Heist’. The result of all this will be the fifth part of ‘La Casa de Papel’. The war will reach its most extreme and savage levels, but it will also be the most epic and exciting season.
The filming of ‘Money Heist’ Season 5 had begun in August 2020. Úrsula Corberó, who plays Tokyo, confirmed the news of being back on set through an Instagram story. However, the release date of ‘La Casa de Papel’ Season 5 has not been confirmed yet. But viewers could expect it to release in 2021 or 2022. The final season is also expected to have 10 episodes.
Not many people are aware that the first two seasons failed domestically. It was only after its release on Netflix, that it gained popularity.
Álex Pina spoke about how ‘Money Heist’ has many possibilities for some spin-offs that is due to the strong, and powerful identities of the characters
‘Money Heist’ Season 5 cast
The main characters of ‘Money Heist’, Professor (Álvaro Morte), Lisbon (Itziar Ituño), Stockholm (Esther Acebo), Palermo (Rodrigo De la Serna), Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó), Rio (Miguel Herrán), Denver (Jaime Lorente), Helsinki (Darko Peric), Bogotá (Hovik Keuchkerian), and Marsella (Luka Peros) can be expected to be back on the new season.
Other ‘Money Heist’ Season 5 cast members such as Arturo (Enrique Arce), Alicia Sierra (Najwa Nimri), Manila (Belen Cuesta), and Gandia (Jose Manuel Poga) are also expected to return.
There has been no confirmation about Berlin’s (Pedro Alonso) return. But like the previous seasons, we may see him return in flashbacks. One ‘Money Heist’ character that might not return is Nairobi (Alba Flores) as she was killed in season 4. Some new characters are also expected to join ‘Money Heist’ Season 5 such as ‘Sense8’ actor Miguel Ángel Silvestre and Patrick Criado.
Netflix has not released the trailer of ‘Money Heist’ Season 5. It looks like we will have to wait a little longer for its release! Are you excited to binge-watch season 5 of ‘Money Heist’?
