Globoplay has greenlit a series adaptation of Raphael Montes's thriller novel «Uma Mulher no Escuro», with Banijay Entertainment's Brazilian scripted label A Fábrica set to lead production. The project is being developed in partnership with Casa Montes, the author's own development studio, according to an announcement from Banijay Entertainment.
The adaptation marks another step in the growing international demand for Brazilian scripted content, as global streamers and local platforms compete for distinctive local voices with crossover appeal. Montes is one of Brazil's most prominent contemporary suspense writers, and his work has increasingly drawn attention from screen producers in Brazil and abroad.
Details about casting, episode count, and a release window have not been disclosed. The project had been known to be in development, but the greenlight from Globoplay confirms it will move forward as a full production under the A Fábrica banner.
Banijay Entertainment has been expanding its scripted footprint in Latin America through labels like A Fábrica, positioning itself to supply both regional platforms and international markets with Portuguese-language series. Globoplay, the streaming arm of Brazilian media giant Globo, has invested heavily in original scripted programming in recent years, betting on crime, thriller, and drama series that can travel beyond Brazil.
The partnership with Casa Montes gives the adaptation a direct line to the author's creative vision. Montes is expected to be involved in the project, though the exact nature of his role has not been detailed. Casa Montes was established to develop and adapt his literary work for film and television, making the collaboration a natural fit for a novel-to-screen transfer.
«Uma Mulher no Escuro» is a psychological thriller that fits the current appetite for suspense-driven limited series and returning dramas. The title translates to «A Woman in the Dark», and the story centers on a woman navigating a dangerous and disorienting situation — a premise well suited to the kind of tense, character-driven storytelling that has performed well on streaming platforms.
The greenlight reflects a broader trend in the global entertainment industry: international production groups are increasingly building local-language slates to feed regional streaming services, while also eyeing format and remake potential in other territories. Banijay, which operates dozens of production labels worldwide, has made scripted expansion a priority, and Brazil remains one of its key markets.
For Globoplay, the adaptation adds to a growing roster of original series designed to retain subscribers in a competitive Brazilian streaming market that includes global players such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Max. Local-language originals have become a crucial differentiator, and literary adaptations carry built-in awareness among readers.
Montes's profile has risen steadily, with his novels finding readers beyond Brazil and his name becoming associated with contemporary Brazilian suspense. That reputation gives the project a marketing hook that original screenplays often lack, particularly among audiences who already know the book.
Production timelines and further creative appointments are expected to be announced as the project moves forward. For now, the greenlight signals confidence from both Globoplay and Banijay in the material and in the team assembled around it.