Zeta Studios consolidates its international expansion with 'The English Tutor', a thriller starring Ed Helms

Gaz Alazraki directs 'The English Tutor', a spy thriller starring Ed Helms ('The Office') that represents the great international leap of Zeta Studios.

The English Tutor, a character-driven espionage thriller set in Mexico City, promises to show a completely new, dramatic side to Ed Helms. The film, scripted by Michael LeSieur (You, me and now… Dupree), highlights the strategy of Zeta to expand its catalog with high-value content in English and with a clear global projection.

In production by Zeta Studios, there will be Antonio Asensio, CEO of the company, and the director of business development, Ignacio Díaz. Among the producers are Mike Falbo, of Pacific Electric; Jon Kanak, who negotiated the deal and represents Zeta Studios in the United States, and Alisa Taker by Maquina Vega. Although specific plot details are being kept under wraps, Zeta Studios has confirmed that filming is scheduled to begin in 2026, mainly in locations in Mexico City and Spain.

Gas Alazraki He currently stands as one of the most relevant filmmakers in Mexico. creator of Ravens Club (Netflix's first original production in Spanish), and director of box office hits like The bride's father (Warner Bros.), which became one of the most watched films on HBO Max in 2022, is recognized for its sharpness in tone and character development, bringing a human and realistic approach to genre stories

To Antonio Asensio, CEO of Zeta Studios, The English Tutor makes the production company's vision a reality: To create content with global reach that crosses borders." To this end, the film "brings together extraordinary collaborators from both sides of the Atlantic and perfectly embodies our mission of telling stories with global resonance and international relevance." On behalf of Pacific Electric, Mike Falbo adds: “The English Tutor represents the kind of bold storytelling we're passionate about: it's realistic, surprising, and gives Ed Helms the chance to show a new side of himself. Gaz brings a fresh international perspective that makes the film feel global and intimate at the same time.”