Eva Longoria’s feature directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot, will premiere on Hulu this June… based on the true story of the creator of the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Actress Eva Longoria’s transition to feature film director will be complete this June, when her first film premieres on Hulu.
The streaming service announced that its new movie Flamin’ Hot will premiere on June 9, and Hulu will also unveil new stills from the film.
The news comes just days after it was announced that Flamin’ Hot will have its world premiere this March at the SXSW Film Festival, and it also comes months after she filmed her new project Land of Women in Barcelona.
Director: Actress Eva Longoria’s transition to feature film director will be complete this June, when her first film premieres on Hulu.
Flamin’ Hot is based on the true story of Richard Montanez, who began working as a janitor at the Frito-Lay factory in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in 1976.
After a machine broke down, he took home a bunch of tasteless potato chips and created a spice mix reminiscent of Mexican street corn.
He pitched the idea for what would become Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Frito-Lay CEO Roger Enrico, and the product was launched in 1992.
True Story: Flamin’ Hot is based on the true story of Richard Montanez, who began working as a janitor at the Frito-Lay factory in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in 1976.
That leads to an expanding product line generating billions of dollars in new revenue.
Jesse Garcia will play Montanez, who rose through the ranks of a janitor to an executive-level position before retiring in 2019 to embark on a new career as a motivational speaker.
The cast also includes Annie González as Richard’s wife Judy, Emilio Rivera as Vacho Montanez, and Matt Walsh, Tony Shalhoub and Dennis Haysbert in unknown roles.
Ranks: Jesse Garcia will play Montanez, who rose through the ranks of a janitor to an executive-level position before retiring in 2019 to embark on a new career as a motivational speaker.
Longoria directs from a script by Lewis Collick and Linda Yvette Chavez, with DeVon Franklin producing.
Production wrapped on the film in August, where Longoria released a statement about how proud she is to tell this story.
“I am so honored to have led this team to tell a beautiful story where people can see themselves in these characters and are inspired by the endless beauty and talent that is so rich in our community,” she said.
PRODUCER, ACTOR, DIRECTOR: Longoria (right) directs from a script by Lewis Collick and Linda Yvette Chavez, with DeVon Franklin (left) serving as producer.
“Every day we were on set, our amazing cast and crew reminded me over and over again that our community is smart, creative and endlessly talented,” she added.
However, the film made headlines in 2021, when a Los Angeles Times report disputed Montanez’s claims that he created the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Montanez also wrote two books: A Boy, a Burrito, and a Cookie and Flamin’ Hot: The Incredible True Story of One Man’s Rise from Janitor to Top Executive.
Books: Montanez also wrote two books: A Boy, a Burrito, and a Cookie and Flamin’ Hot: The Incredible True Story of One Man’s Rise from Janitor to Top Executive