Gary Alazraki

Gaz Alazraki is a Mexican filmmaker who just directed the remake of El Padre de la Novia, with Plan B as producer. The film ended up being HBO Max's biggest premiere to date for a title created exclusively for streaming. Gaz is best known for writing and directing the Mexican comedy Nosotros los Nobles, which became the biggest blockbuster Mexican film in history upon its release. Gaz also created, directed and was executive producer of two of Netflix's first and most notable Spanish-language comedy series, Club de Cuervos and its spin-off La Balada de Hugo Sánchez. The third season of Club de Cuervos was nominated for an International Emmy Award. Gaz was named one of The Hollywood Reporter's emerging filmmakers to watch. He is a founding partner and creative leader of Máquina Vega and an Oceana board member.