Sofia Vergara is facing legal action from the family of Griselda Blanco over her portrayal of the notorious Colombian drug lord in an upcoming Netflix series. The lawsuit, filed by Blanco’s adult children, alleges unauthorized use of their family’s image and likeness in the show and seeks to halt its release.
Key Takeaway
Sofia Vergara is facing a lawsuit from Griselda Blanco’s family over the unauthorized use of their family’s image and likeness in the upcoming Netflix series, where Vergara portrays the infamous Colombian drug lord.
Unauthorized Use of Family Image and Likeness
The lawsuit contends that the upcoming series, featuring Sofia Vergara as Griselda Blanco, incorporates elements of Blanco’s son, Michael‘s, life story without permission. Michael claims to have provided interviews and details about his family’s history to individuals interested in developing his narrative into a production. He alleges that Netflix’s portrayal of his family’s story in the show infringes on their rights and uses their images and likenesses without consent.
Allegations of Intellectual Property Infringement
Michael Blanco asserts that the show’s creators utilized his anecdotes and materials without compensation, dating back to his interviews with them from 2009 to 2022. The lawsuit alleges that Netflix incorporated his family’s story into the plot of the show without proper authorization, leading to the legal action to prevent its release.
