Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Netflix VP Returns to Directing With Crime Thriller '52nd State'
Imagine a movie where a former Netflix big shot is now directing a crime thriller!
It's called '52nd State,' and it's being filmed in Colombia.
The story is inspired by real scams happening in Costa Rica, featuring actors like Moisés Arias.
The director, Todd Yellin, used to work at Netflix, helping make the platform what it is today.
This movie is his second time directing, and it sounds like a suspenseful story about people getting caught up in something they shouldn't.
Former Netflix VP Todd Yellin directs crime thriller '52nd State' in Colombia.
The film stars Moisés Arias, Teresa Ruiz, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio, and Augusto Aguilera.
The movie is inspired by true events and set against an international scam in Costa Rica.
Yellin spent 17 years at Netflix, contributing to audience engagement and personalized content.
Filming is underway in Bogotá, Colombia with 'The Witch' producer involved.
- Who
- Directed by Todd Yellin, starring Moisés Arias, Teresa Ruiz, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio, and Augusto Aguilera.
- What
- A crime thriller film titled '52nd State'.
- When
- Filming is currently underway.
- Where
- Bogotá, Colombia, set in Costa Rica.
- Why
- The director wanted to tell a story that merges suspense with human themes.
- Movie Title
- 52nd State
- Director
- Todd Yellin
- Starring
- Moisés Arias, Teresa Ruiz, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio, Augusto Aguilera
- Setting
- Costa Rica's tech sector
- Filming Location
- Bogotá, Colombia
- Inspired by
- True events
- Producer
- Jay Van Hoy, Fernando Ferro