We all know the spicy deliciousness found in each bite of the tiny red treat known as the Flamin’ Hot. But do you know the story of its rise to popularity? This mystery is solved in upcoming film Flamin’ Hot from Director Eva Longoria and Producer Devon Franklin.
Check out a few stills from the film and behind the scenes images ahead of the June 9th release.
“Richard Montañez’ story resonated with me because his story is my story. Being underestimated, having the discipline and desire to be more – not have more, but be more. I definitely have that in me. I think everyone can identify with that and say there’s a piece of me that is reflected on the screen and in this story.”
Eva Longoria
Flamin’ Hot Synopsis
Flamin’ Hot is the inspiring true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) who as a Frito-Lay janitor disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican-American heritage to turn Flamin’ Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon.
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Flamin’ Hot Credits
Searchlight Pictures presents A Franklin Entertainment Production, FLAMIN’ HOT, the inspirational true story of Richard Montañez, screenplay by Lewis Colick (October Sky, Charlie St. Cloud) and Linda Yvette Chávez (creator/writer Genetified). The film is produced by DeVon Franklin (Miracles From Heaven, Breakthrough) and is directed by award-winning actor/director/producer Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives). The film stars Jesse Garcia (Quinceañera) as Richard, Annie Gonzalez (Gentefied) as his wife, Judy, Emilio Rivera (Son of Anarchy, High Crimes, Venom) as Richard’s father Nacho, Dennis Haysbert (Far from Heaven, 24) as Richard’s mentor, Clarence, and 4x Emmy® Award winner Tony Shalhoub (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Monk) as PepsiCo CEO Roger Enrico. Other cast members include Matt Walsh (Veep), Bobby Soto (Narcos) Brice Gonzalez (Lopez vs Lopez) and Pepe Serna (Scarface). The filmmaking crew includes Director of Photography Federico Cantini, ADF (Give or Take, Desire), Film Editors Kayla M. Emter (Hustlers), Liza D. Espinas (Starz’s Vida), Production Designers Brandon Mendez (Black is King) and Cabot McMullen (Shrinking, Super Troopers 2), and Costume Designer Elaine Montalvo (A Better Life).
Flamin’ Hot is slated for premiere on Hulu and Disney+ exclusively June 9, 2023.
