Netflix Orders Zombie Show ‘Reality Z’

Netflix Has announced its first Brazilian zombie show, “Reality Z.” Based on the British production “Dead Set,” created by Charlie Brooker (“Black Mirror”), the series was adapted by International Emmy award-winning Brazilian director, screenwriter and executive producer Cláudio Torres with Conspiração’s production.

The logline: The show narrates in five episodes a zombie apocalypse that imprisons participants and producers of a reality show called “Olimpo, The House of the Gods,” during its elimination night. The studio becomes a shelter for those who seek salvation in Rio de Janeiro where chaos and hopelessness begin to rule. Principal photography has commenced, starring Guilherme Weber, Jesus Luz, Ana Hartmann, Emilio de Mello, Carla Ribas, Luellem de Castro, Ravel Andrade, and Sabrina Sato (A Grande Vitória, O Concurso) in a special collaboration.

“Reality Z”is executive-produced by Cláudio Torres and Renata Brandão. Cláudio shares the direction with Rodrigo Monte and the scripting with João Costa.