MIAMI, FL – January 22, 2026 – Telemundo announced the return of its Emmy Award-winning franchise El Señor de los Cielos (The Lord of the Skies) for a tenth season featuringRafael Amaya as the legendary Aurelio Casillas. Spanish-language media’s longest running and most successful scripted series, El Señor de los Cielos reshaped the industry and set a new standard for Latino storytelling since its inaugural season in 2013.
“Rafael Amaya’s return as Aurelio Casillas is a powerful moment for this franchise,” said Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios. “Reaching a tenth season is an extraordinary achievement and having Rafa lead this chapter allows us to honor the legacy that made El Señor de los Cielos a global phenomenon while continuing to deliver bold, premium storytelling to our audiences.”
Season ten marks a return to the saga’s original essence, revealing Aurelio as a man capable of conquering the world, but unable to control himself. After disappearing from his clan’s radar, Aurelio comes back to reclaim power and avenge his family, only to cross the ultimate line by betraying his own, setting in motion the collapse of his empire.
“Aurelio Casillas is the most iconic role of my career, and returning for this milestone season allows us to continue expanding his legacy,” said Rafael Amaya, who will also serve as an executive producer on the series for the first time. “I’m proud to once again collaborate with Telemundo to continue telling this story for the audience that has been with us from the beginning.”
Since its original premiere, Amaya’s portrayal of Aurelio Casillas has become one of the most iconic performances in Spanish-language television, driving a franchise that has captivated audiences season after season. Known for its high-stakes drama, complex characters, and cinematic production values, El Señor de los Cielos has left a lasting cultural impact, and with a high-impact tenth season, Telemundo solidifies the franchise as a flagship property within its content portfolio.
Produced by Telemundo Studios, the tenth season is scheduled to begin production later this year.
Fans can join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram using #ESDLCX. For more information, visit nbcumv.com, subscribe to our @elsenordeloscielosoficial YouTube channel, and follow Telemundo across social platforms.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
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.
Media Contact:
Adriana Nunez-Cox
Director, Programming Publicity
