A prominent group of Chilean actresses will star in the upcoming Prime Video adaptation of Isabel Allende's classic novel, 'The House of the Spirits,' according to BioBioChile.
Antonia Zegers, Amparo Noguera, and Catalina Saavedra are set to portray the Mora sisters. The characters are inspired by the real-life Morla Lynch sisters, notable Chilean mediums and writers from the early 20th century.
The series, directed by Francisca Alegría, Andrés Wood, and Fernanda Urrezzola, is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on April 29.
Speaking at the production's avant premiere, Zegers described the project as a way to honor a cornerstone of Chilean literature.
"First of all, there is the joy of being part of a series that, in my view, will end up being a testimony to a Chilean classic," Zegers told BioBioChile.
Zegers also highlighted the global impact of Allende’s work and its role in shaping national identity.
"It is a book that is very important for our identity, because it is by a female writer who broke barriers at a very early time," she said, noting that Allende is the most widely read Spanish-language author in the world.
A connection to Chilean spiritualism
While the original novel features a duo of clairvoyants, the streaming adaptation expands the group to three sisters. Zegers noted that the production maintains a deep connection to the historical figures that inspired the characters.
"The Mora sisters were real spiritists who existed in Chile: they were the 'Morla' sisters, and we are the 'Mora' sisters," Zegers explained.
Zegers described the filming process as a magical experience, working under the direction of showrunners Alegría, Wood, and Urrejola. She noted that the creators remained faithful to the spirit and proportions of the original source material.
"It was like crossing a mirror into another language," Zegers said of the creative process.
Zegers also reflected on Allende's status as a cultural icon. She described the author as a symbol of female empowerment through creativity and magic, noting that Allende's influence is undeniable both in Chile and abroad.
