Spotify to Adapt Chilean Podcast Thriller ‘Caso 63’ for U.S. Market
Spotify’s psychological thriller podcast “Caso 63,” originally produced out of Chile, has been a breakout hit, the company says — with adaptations in Brazil and India to be followed by a U.S. version coming later in 2021.
On the heels of its success in Spanish-speaking Latin America regions, “Caso 63” has been locally adapted in Brazil as “Paciente 63” and in India as “Virus 2062.” The series is returning for a second season later this year, along with an adaptation of the series for the U.S. Casting is currently underway for the U.S. version.
“Caso 63” marks the first time a Spotify original podcast from a non-English speaking market has been adapted into multiple languages, including English. It’s an example of how the audio streamer is using its resources to bring storytelling to listeners around the world, said Courtney William Holt, Spotify’s global head of podcasts and new initiatives at Spotify.
“The immense popularity of ‘Caso 63’ in Chile is a testament to the best-in-class audio storytelling that Spotify is committed to,” Holt said.
