The series is coming to the Max streaming platform this year as part of its 2025: Stories That Can Do It All
Max presents the cast of NOT REALLY ON PURPOSE: THE STORY OF CHESPIRITO, his new biographical series inspired by the life and legacy of Roberto Gómez Bolaños.
Cast:
· Pablo Cruz - Roberto Gómez Bolaños
· Paulina Dávila - Graciela Fernández (adult)
· Bárbara López - Margarita Ruíz
· Arturo Barba - Rubén Aguirre (adult)
· Andrea Noli - Angelines Fernández
· Miguel Islas - Ramón Valdés
· Juan Lecanda - Marcos Barragán
· Paola Montes De Oca - María Antonieta de las Nieves
· Eugenio Bartilotti - Edgar Vivar
· Karina Gidi - Elsa Bolaños (young and adult) / Mother of Roberto Gómez Bolaños
· Iván Aragón - Roberto Gómez Bolaños (young)
· Dante Aguiar - Roberto Gómez Bolaños (child)
· Macarena García - Graciela Fernández (young woman)
· Rolando Breme - Mariano Casasola
· Sebastián Moncayo - Ernesto Figueras (boy)
· Jorge Luis Moreno - Horacio Gómez
The bio series will be an opportunity to learn more about Roberto Gómez Bolaños, both his journey as a creator of iconic television characters and his personal journey, as well as how his endearing characters managed to connect deeply with his audience.
Behind the scenes, NOT REALLY ON PURPOSE: THE STORY OF CHESPIRITO has a renowned and highly talented team: Rodrigo Santos (Lead director), Julián de Tavira and David Ruiz ‘Leche’, share the direction, Annai Ramos is the costume designer, Marc Bellver and Diana Garay are behind the direction of photography, the image design is by MariPaz ‘Negra’ Robles and the production design is by Francisco Blanc. The writing was led by Roberto Gómez Fernández, son of the famed ‘Chespirito’.
Warner Bros. Discovery's commitment in the region is to continue bringing and creating Latin American stories that have the ability to generate a special and unique connection with our local and international audience, with powerful and endearing characters; made with the best talent in front and behind the scenes.
