Rafael Amaya returns as Aurelio Casillas, leading a powerhouse cast in this landmark season of the Emmy-winning franchise.
MIAMI, FL – March 16, 2026 – Production is officially underway on the tenth season of Telemundo’s Emmy-winning franchise, El Señor de los Cielos (The Lord of the Skies), led by renowned actor Rafael Amaya reprising his iconic role as Aurelio Casillas. Joining Amaya is a stellar returning cast, including Carmen Aub as Rutila Casillas, Isabella Castillo as Diana Ahumada, all set to bring another explosive chapter to life as the series kicks off this landmark season.
This new season also features a mix of fan-favorite and new cast members, including Roberto Sosa, Maricela González, Robinson Diaz, Sandra Echeverría, Ximena González-Rubio, Leonardo Álvarez, Denia Agalianu, Carlos Corona, Estefanía Hinojosa, José Sedek, Elsy Reyes, Plutarco Haza, Wendy de los Cobos, Nicolás Haza, Aleida Núñez, Michel Chauvet, Carla Carrillo, Marco Tostado, Roberta Burns, Daniel Martínez Campos, Gabriel Nuncio, José Dammert, David Ponce, Fernando Banda, Alejandro Félix, Alejandro Navarrete and Roberto Valdez, who will up the intrigue and high-stakes drama of the popular saga.
“As Spanish-language television’s longest-running scripted franchise, reaching a tenth season of El Señor de los Cielos is an extraordinary milestone,” said Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios. “This season, our production team is taking the story to the next level with cinematic locations and the high-octane action that has distinguished the series as a global phenomenon. With Rafael Amaya leading this powerhouse ensemble, we are proud to deliver a story that is more intense, visually stunning, and emotionally gripping than ever before.”
In this highly anticipated tenth season, Aurelio Casillas returns more powerful and determined than ever. After disappearing from his clan’s radar, Aurelio resurfaces to reclaim his empire and avenge his family. But as he pushes the limits of power and loyalty, the lines blur, threatening to ignite a conflict that could destroy everything he has built.
A Telemundo Studios production, the series is created and written by Luis Zelcowicz and directed by Danny Gavidia, Mauricio Corredor, Laura Marco, and Jorge Ríos, with Monica Vizzi and Rafael Amaya as executive producers, and Mabel Vargas as general producer.
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NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 94 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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