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Fernando Bonilla on the Mexican 'The Office': From Skepticism to Enthusiasm

The Mexican adaptation of 'The Office' on Prime Video has become a viral phenomenon. Lead actor Fernando Bonilla shared that he initially thought the project was 'awful', but over time he changed his mind and is now very happy with the work. He also shared how they managed to overcome public skepticism after the first trailer was released.


Fernando Bonilla on the Mexican 'The Office': From Skepticism to Enthusiasm

Actor Fernando Bonilla revealed that he was initially skeptical about the Mexican adaptation of 'The Office' project. His agency insisted on an audition, saying he was being considered for the lead role. Bonilla agreed, noticing that the producers were looking for a diverse cast, not stars from Mexican television. He saw this as a good sign. Over time, the actor changed his mind, realizing the scale of work on the project. He admitted that he is now 'much more than satisfied' and that the work exceeded his expectations. Bonilla also mentioned that after the project was announced, the Mexican version of 'The Office' faced a negative reaction, but after the trailer was released, public opinion changed for the better. He said the series 'reversed the initial hate' and won the love of the audience. The actor admitted that due to his love for the original British version, he initially refused to audition, believing the Mexican adaptation would be 'awful'. However, after filming in 2024, he changed his mind.

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