This is the 1,200 m2 set where TVE and Diagonal film the new series 'Mercado Central'

The sets, located in the Madrid town of Boadilla del Monte, recreate the interior of the market, the nerve center of the series, on a 700 m² set; and the homes of the protagonists, on a second set of 500 m².

In the heart of one of the most popular neighborhoods in the city is the Central Market, the new daily series of The 1 shot in 1,200 squares of sets where a traditional food market has been recreated in which its protagonists will coexist.

The work, personal and sentimental relationships of the people who make a living from these businesses will continually intermingle and endanger the continuity of a market that is fighting to survive and that, very soon, will become a meeting place for spectators.

The series produced by RTVE in collaboration with Diagonal TV It has a choral cast led by Antonio Garrido, Begoña Maestre, Jesús Olmedo, and Lola Marceli. Along with them, around twenty actors such as Santiago Molero, Ana Ruiz, Malena Gutiérrez, César Sánchez, Ana Rayo, Paco Ochoa, Miriam Montilla, Marta Poveda, Ettore Colombo, Malena Gutiérrez, Francesc Cuéllar and Dani Luque, among others.

The market, nerve center

The sets, located in the Madrid town of Boadilla del Monte, recreate the interior of the market, the nerve center of the series, on a 700 m² set; and the homes of the protagonists, on a second set of 500 m².

In a outdoor space has reproduced an urban environment that surrounds the façade of the market, inspired by the Tirso de Molina Market. Inside, the market is built with 6-meter-high cast pillar installations with 300 m² stained glass windows.

Below, the traditional stalls, some closed and others in need of renovation. The places where the plots will revolve will be the De la Cruz Fruits and Vegetables stand, and Pacheco Carnes, which “compete” in size; the drugstore, small and old-fashioned; Deli; the most modern and cool; Pizzeria Il Sapore di Napoli, in the purest Neapolitan style; the Central Bar; a vegetable stand and a cutlery shop, as well as a small square.

The story

According to a report after a municipal inspection, there must be a reconversion in the market and it is not considered viable to continue its activity. Behind that decision is an important investor fund that wants to turn it into a luxurious shopping center.

The market merchants' association gets the council to postpone the decision: they will have one year to modernize the premises. But not all families have the same opinion, and prefer to take advantage of the opportunity and make some profit.

Central market is directed by Joan Noguera and is executive produced by Jaume Banacolocha and Montse García. The series is an original idea by David Plana with a plot by Eva Baeza, David Plana, Verónica Viñe and Eulalia Carrillo. Eugenia Peral and Eugeni Margallo are the production directors; Pepe Reyes the costume designer, and Marcelo Pacheco the artistic director.