Acapulco TV Series Details:
| Inspired by | How to Be a Latin Lover (2017) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Spanish English |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Season | 3 |
| Episodes | 30 |
| Release date | October 8, 2021 – present |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Age rating | TV-14 |
| Starring | Eugenio Derbez Enrique Arrizon Damián Alcázar Camila Perez Chord Overstreet Raphael Alejandro |
| Narrated by | Eugenio Derbez |
| Created by | Austin Winsberg Eduardo Cisneros Jason Shuman |
| Directed by | Richard Shepard |
| Written by | Eduardo Cisneros Eddie Quintana Jason Shuman Austin Winsberg Tamara Yajia Ilse Apellaniz Joe Cristalli Chris Harris Mara Vargas Jackson John Aboud Michael Colton Michael Lisbe Becky Mann Nate Reger Audra Sielaff Jonathan Green Gabe Miller Carla Olivia Torres Francisco Cabrera-Feo |
| Executive producers | Eugenio Derbez Austin Winsberg Chris Harris Benjamin Odell Eric Tannenbaum Kim Tannenbaum Eduardo Cisneros Jason Shuman Jay Karas Paul Presburger Richard Shepard |
| Cinematography by | Eduardo Enrique Mayén Animators Boxel Studios AB Studios |
| Edited by | David Dean John Smithee |
| Music by | Bo Boddie Robert Lundgren |
| Production location | Mexico |
| Production Company | Lionsgate Television Zihuatanejo Productions The Tannenbaum Company 3Pas Studios |
| Distributor | Apple TV+ |
Acapulco TV Series Cast & Character:
- Eugenio Derbez as Maximo Gallardo Ramos, a successful mogul living in Malibu who has a rags to riches story (present day)
- Enrique Arrizon as Maximo Gallardo Ramos, a working-class young man who has dreamed of working at Las Colinas Resort and works as a pool boy (1984)
- Erick Saldaña as Young Maximo Gallardo Ramos (1974)
- Fernando Carsa as Guillermo (Memo), a working-class young man and best friend of Maximo who works in laundry at Las Colinas Resort (1984)
- Carsa also plays Memo’s son in the present day.
- Hemky Madera as an older version of Memo in the present day.
- Damián Alcázar as Don Pablo Bonilla, Head of Operations at Las Colinas Resort who Maximo idolises since he also has a rags to riches story, he also becomes a mentor of Maximo and Memo. He is the father of Victor, ex-husband of Carmen and grandfather of Mariano (1984)
- Daniel Fuentes Lobo plays a younger version of Don Pablo (known just as Pablo) (1949)
- Alcázar also plays the 1964, 1967 and 1981 versions of Don Pablo.
- Camila Perez as Julia Gonzalez, a receptionist at Las Colinas Resort, girlfriend of Chad and potential love interest of Maximo (1984)
- Perez also plays the 1981 version of Julia.
- Chord Overstreet as Chad Davies, a General Manager at Las Colinas Resort, boyfriend of Julia and son of Diane (1984)
- Overstreet also plays the 1981 version of Chad.
- Vanessa Bauche as Nora Gallardo Ramos, the widowed mother of Maximo and Sara who works as a cleaner, potential love interest of Emilio and Esteban and future abuela of Hugo (1984)
- Bauche also plays the 1964, 1967, 1974 and the older present day version of Nora Ramos.
- Gala Komori as Nora Ramos (1949)
- Regina Reynoso as Sara Gallardo Ramos, Maximo’s sister and future mother of Hugo (1984)
- Bianca Marroquín as Older Sara Gallardo Ramos, sister of Maximo and mother of Hugo (present day)
- Raphael Alejandro as Hugo, nephew of Maximo and future son of Sara (present day)
- Jessica Collins as Diane Davies, current owner of Las Colinas Resort, former soap opera actress, author, fitness guru and entrepreneur and mother of Chad (1984)
- Collins also plays the 1967 and 1981 versions of Diane
- Rafael Cebrián as Hector Valero, head pool boy at Las Colinas Resort who is cocky but knows how to fleece the guests (1984)
- Carlos Corona as Esteban, a handy-man resident who lives at the same place the Gallardo Ramos’s live and potential love interest of Nora (1984)
- Will Sasso plays Joe, present day’s Maximo’s driver and bodyguard
- Regina Orozco as Lupe, head of laundry at Las Colinas Resort (1984)
- Carolina Moreno plays young Lupe (1949)
- Lobo Elias as Beto, a bartender at Las Colinas Resort (1984)
- Elias also plays the 1981 version of Beto
- Julian Sedgwick as Rolf, Maximo’s butler in Malibu (present day)
- Rodrigo Urquidi as Augusto, one of Las Colinas Resort’s poolside singers (1984)
- Rossana de Leon as Adriana, one of Las Colinas Resort’s poolside singers (1984)
- Ricardo Cañamar as Javier
- Sofia Ruiz as Monica
- Ruiz also plays the 1981 version of Monica.
- Erick Zavala as Emilio, owner of a record store and potential love interest of Nora (1984)
- Marco Terán as Eduardo
- Jessica Balsaneli as Sestina
- Eliana Jones as Becca Rosenthal, Maximo’s first “wife” who he met and had a fling with at Las Colinas Resort who was vacationing with her parents from New York (1984)
- Samantha Orozco as Gabriela (5 episodes)
- Sally Pressman as Mrs. Bennett, a guest as Las Colinas Resort who take a shining to Maximo and friend of Diane (1984) (“Pilot”)
- Steve Monroe as Mr. Bennett, a guest as Las Colinas Resort who take a shining to Maximo and friend of Diane (1984) (“Pilot”)
- Caleb Foote as Jessie, a guest as Las Colinas Resort who Maximo helps (1984) (“Jessie’s Girl”)
- Simon Templeman as Bronte de Fils, a guest at Las Colinas Resort a fashion designer and owner of a modelling agency and friend of Diane (1984) (“Invisible Touch”)
- Juan Pablo Espinosa as Rodolfo, a singing superstar and guest at Las Colinas Resort (1984) (“Crazy Little Thing Called Love”)
- Jeff Meacham as David, Rodolfo’s manager and guest at Las Colinas Resort (1984) (“Crazy Little Thing Called Love”)
- Gillian Vigman as Marcia Rosenthal, a rich New Yorker vacationing at Las Colinas Resort with her husband Barry and daughter Becca. (“Uptown Girl”)
- Kevin Kilner as Barry Rosenthal, a rich New Yorker vacationing at Las Colinas Resort with her wife Marcia and daughter Becca. (“Uptown Girl”)
- Alizée Gaillard as Yvonne, co-owner of Las Colinas Resort (1949) (“Time After Time”)
- Marco Zunino as Don Antonio, Head of Operations at Las Colinas Resort (1949) (“Time After Time”)
Storyline:
A young Mexican man’s dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime at the hottest resort in Acapulco. But he soon realizes the job is far more complicated than he ever imagined.
About Acapulco TV Series:
Acapulco is an American Spanish and English-language comedy television series created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman, inspired by How to Be a Latin Lover (2017). It stars Eugenio Derbez, Enrique Arrizon, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Chord Overstreet, and Raphael Alejandro.
In December 2020, Apple gave a series order for Acapulco. Originally, Gaz Alazraki was set to executive produce and direct the pilot episode, but in March 2021, it was reported that Richard Shepard would instead direct the pilot.
Production began on April 7, 2021, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and wrapped filming on June 20, 2021.
The series premiered on Apple TV+ on October 8, 2021. On March 4, 2022, Apple renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on October 21, 2022.
On January 30, 2023, Apple renewed the series for a third season, which premiered on May 1, 2024.
Acapulco Season Overview:
| Season | Episodes | First released | Last released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | October 8, 2021 | December 3, 2021 |
| 2 | 10 | October 21, 2022 | December 16, 2022 |
| 3 | 10 | May 1, 2024 | – |
Acapulco TV Series Episodes List:
Acapulco Season 1 (2021):
Acapulco S1, Episode 1: “Pilot”
October 8, 2021
When he’s hired at Acapulco’s hottest resort, Maximo thinks he’s scored his dream job-but quickly learns there’s more to it than he thought.
Acapulco S1, Episode 2: “Jessie’s Girl”
October 8, 2021
Maximo strives to master the art of the upsell while attempting to help a wealthy man propose to his girlfriend.
Acapulco S1, Episode 3: “Invisible Touch”
October 15, 2021
Don Pablo teaches Maximo how to become an elite waiter so he can work an important dinner. Julia tries to impress a fashion editor.
Acapulco S1, Episode 4: “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”
October 22, 2021
A pop superstar staying at the resort takes an interest in Julia, which concerns Maximo. Nora goes on her first date in a long time.
Acapulco S1, Episode 5: “All Night Long”
October 29, 2021
Maximo and Chad go on an all-night journey outside the resort, while the staff must come together for a never-ending wedding reception.
Acapulco S1, Episode 6: “Uptown Girl”
November 5, 2021
Maximo has a magical dream date with an American tourist. Memo bonds with his coworkers over a soccer game.
Acapulco S1, Episode 7: “For Your Eyes Only”
November 12, 2021
When he learns that an eye doctor is staying at the resort, Maximo sneaks Nora in for the day. Diane discovers problems with the hotel.
Acapulco S1, Episode 8: “Time After Time”
November 19, 2021
As Diane shows a group of journalists a photo exhibit of Las Colinas’ history, the story of Don Pablo’s long tenure at the resort is revealed.
Acapulco S1, Episode 9: “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
November 25, 2021
Chaos erupts at the Christmas staff dinner when Maximo and Memo’s plans backfire. Julia pieces together the truth behind her birthday gift.
Acapulco S1, Episode 10: “You Should Hear How She Talks About You”
December 3, 2021
Season finale. Las Colinas hosts a big New Year’s Eve bash. Maximo tries to dazzle Diane so he’ll earn a promotion. Chad makes a bold gesture.
Acapulco Season 2 (2022):
Acapulco S2, Episode 1: “Break My Stride”
October 21, 2022
Maximo is determined to start the new year with a clean slate; Julia struggles with Chad’s surprise proposal.
Acapulco S2, Episode 2: “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”
October 21, 2022
Desperate to pay off his family’s debt, Maximo seizes an opportunity to wait on rival tennis stars; Diane tries to derail Julia and Chad’s nuptials.
Acapulco S2, Episode 3: “Glory Days”
October 28, 2022
Maximo gets swept up in a busy night with Isabel’s family. Chad’s fraternity brothers surprise him.
Acapulco S2, Episode 4: “Love Is A Battlefield”
November 4, 2022
On Valentine’s Day, Maximo and Julia have to decorate a romantic suite together; Memo and Lorena beg Lupe to let them spend time alone.
Acapulco S2, Episode 5: “We Don’t Need Another Hero”
November 11, 2022
Maximo takes Memo to a club to find his favorite soccer star. Sara spends an eventful night at Las Colinas.
Acapulco S2, Episode 6: “Hollywood Nights”
November 18, 2022
Diane’s past catches up with her as Las Colinas hosts the wrap party for a big Hollywood movie. Maximo faces a moral dilemma.
Acapulco S2, Episode 7: “Always Something There to Remind Me”
November 23, 2022
Chaos ensues on the night of Chad and Julia’s joint bachelor and bachelorette party.
Acapulco S2, Episode 8: “Money Changes Everything”
December 2, 2022
Maximo is tasked with taking care of a billionaire investor. Chad and Julia discover a secret about Diane.
Acapulco S2, Episode 9: “The Power of Love”
December 9, 2022
Maximo doubles down on his new life with Isabel. Sara receives a potentially life-changing offer.
Acapulco S2, Episode 10: “Against All Odds”
December 16, 2022
Maximo gets a second chance at Las Colinas and Julia learns to go after what she wants.
Acapulco Season 3 (2024):
Acapulco S3, Episode 1: Just the Two of Us
Wed, May 1, 2024
Maximo learns a hard lesson of how to balance being a manager and friend to the staff at Las Colinas.
Acapulco S3, Episode 2: Mamma Mia
Wed, May 1, 2024
On Mother’s Day, Maximo wrestles with an opportunity to get closer to Diane despite his promise to spend the day with his mom.
Acapulco S3, Episode 3: Dead Man’s Party
Wed, May 8, 2024
Don Pablo comes to Maximo with a task that outs his training to the test. Julia faces a tough decision over wheather to be honest with Nora.
Acapulco S3, Episode 4:
Wed, May 15, 2024
In an attempt to relive Julia’s work stress, Maximo Invites her to dinner. Esteban realizes Sara has a hidden talent. Nora makes a big step.
