USA Network's 'Queen Of The South' Cast: Carlos Gomez Joins Alice Braga Pilot 2016 Premiere!

Based on the popular telenovela from Telemundo, USA network is bringing viewers their version of La Reina Del Sur. In the upcoming pilot of Queen of the South, Carlos Gomez (Gang Related) joins the cast alongside Alice Braga (I Am Legend) for its 2016 premiere.

Based on the international hit by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, Queen Of The South tells the crime-ridden tale of Teresa Mendoza (Braga). Everything changes for Teresa when her drug-dealing boyfriend is unexpectedly murdered in Mexico. Forced to go on the run, Teresa seeks refuge in America.

In America, Mendoza will then team with an unlikely figure from her past. In her attempts to bring down the leader of the drug trafficking ring, she slowly learns the tools of the trade. How long before Teresa strategically positions herself to become the leader of the Cartel?

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, USA president Chris McCumber reveals his excitement for the telenovela excitement, "From script to inception, Queen of the South had us hooked. Alice Braga does an outstanding job playing Teresa Mendoza, a determined woman who defies all odds, to not only survive, but to thrive in an unfamiliar world. The novel has been embraced around the globe, and the telenovela broke records - now we're looking forward to sharing this unique version of her story on USA."

According to Deadline, The Glades actor has been tapped for a recurring role during the drama's freshmen season. Gomez has landed the role of drug lord Javier Acosta. Mendoza should underestimate Gomez because the crime lord calls the shots from his compound in Colombia.

The pilot has been written by M.A. Fortin and Joshua John Miller and directed by Charlotte Sieling. David Friendly (Little Miss Sunshine) and Pancho Mansfield (Damien) will serve as executive producers. A showrunner is expected to be named soon.

Queen of the South will makes its USA Network debut in 2016.

Also, Colony will make its premiere in 2016 as well. We have 5 reasons why we loved Colony after its New York Comic Con premiere.

Readers, are you excited for Queen of the South?