‘House of the Spirits’ Showrunners Launch New Alma Media Lab

The visionary duo behind Prime Video's highly anticipated adaptation of Isabel Allende's literary masterpiece, The House of the Spirits, are stepping into a new role as industry architects. Showrunners Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola are set to lead the slate for Alma Media Lab, a burgeoning Miami-based company with ambitious plans to cultivate stories from the page to the screen.

Inspired by the success models of powerhouses like Hello Sunshine and Alloy Entertainment, Alma Media Lab is designed to foster a symbiotic relationship between books and series. The company's core philosophy centers on conceiving literary works and their visual adaptations concurrently, ensuring a cohesive narrative experience from inception. This integrated approach promises to deliver stories that are not only faithful to their source material but also optimized for their respective mediums.

"Isabel Allende created a multigenerational epic about extraordinary women that has moved readers for over 40 years, and we’ve brought together extraordinary talent from across Latin America and Spain – from showrunners Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola to" — Prime Video Executive

This initiative arrives at a pivotal moment for Alegría and Urrejola, whose own series, The House of the Spirits, is poised for a global launch. The epic family saga, based on Allende's beloved novel, is set to premiere on Prime Video on April 29, 2026. The series boasts a star-studded cast including Alfonso Herrera, Nicole Wallace, Dolores Fonzi, Aline Kuppenheim, and Fernanda Urrejola herself, hinting at the caliber of talent Alma Media Lab aims to attract and nurture.

A New Chapter for Storytelling

For fans eagerly awaiting The House of the Spirits, this news offers a deeper look into the creative minds shaping the adaptation. The establishment of Alma Media Lab suggests Alegría and Urrejola are not just adapting stories, but actively building a future where literary and visual narratives are intrinsically linked. This dedicated focus on simultaneous development could lead to richer, more resonant adaptations and original stories that captivate audiences across different platforms. The company's commitment to this dual-pronged approach is a significant development for both authors and filmmakers looking to bring their visions to life.

What to Watch For

The immediate focus for fans will undoubtedly be the arrival of The House of the Spirits on Prime Video. The first three episodes drop on April 29, 2026, with subsequent episodes rolling out weekly. Beyond that, the industry will be watching Alma Media Lab closely to see which literary properties they champion next and how their unique collaborative model translates into compelling new series and books.