Exclusive Insider Details Revealed: Major Update on Elite Season 8 from Netflix Show Creator

Summary

Elite season 8 will be the final season of the long-running Netflix drama, as confirmed by the show's co-creator Carlos Montero.

Montero expressed appreciation for the amazing years and the chance to collaborate with skilled actors and directors. Elite has served as a platform for certain cast members, propelling them to international stardom, a fact that Montero takes pride in contributing to.

The eighth season of Elite will mark the end of Netflix's long-standing drama. The Spanish series takes place in the fictional high school of Las Encinas, where a divide exists between the affluent students and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who are enrolled through the school's scholarship program. Over the course of its run, the show has welcomed various talented cast members, such as Manu Ríos from Strange Way of Life, alongside Miguel Herrán and Jaime Lorente from Money Heist.

Recently, the official Elite Twitter account confirmed that the upcoming eighth season will serve as the final installment of the show.

The announcement of Elite's final season came through a video post with the caption "The last party. Elite will end with season 8." Deadline has confirmed this with the show's co-creator Carlos Montero at a recent press conference promoting Elite season 7, set to premiere on October 20. Montero expressed his gratitude for the incredible years and revealed that season 8, currently in production, will serve as a high note and conclusion to the series. He also acknowledged the impact the show has had on the careers of its actors, many of whom have become world stars.

What's Next for the Cast of Elite?

In season 8 of Elite, there will be a mix of familiar faces and new additions to the cast. Among the newcomers are Fernando Líndez, Mirela Balić, Gleb Abrosimov, Maribel Verdú, Ane Rot, and Nuno Gallego. It's worth noting that Omar Ayuso, the longest-serving cast member, will also be returning for this season, having been in every season except season 6. Furthermore, Mina El Hammani, who hasn't been on the show since season 4, will also be making a comeback, along with André Lamoglia and Valentina Zenere, who were introduced in season 5.

Highlighting Montero's point, many of the Elite cast members have gained global recognition due to the show's success on Netflix. However, most of these actors will continue to work on projects within Europe rather than venturing into English-language projects. For instance, Omar Ayuso, the breakout star of the show, is currently slated to appear in the Spanish film Duro and the French and Spanish-language feature Les Paradis de Diane.

El Hammani, apart from Elite, has only confirmed his involvement in the upcoming miniseries Operación Marea Negra, which premiered in 2022. It appears that the cast will continue to excel in the Spanish-language industry; however, they may not have any more chances to be part of the Elite universe. Although the Elite remake, Class, is currently being aired on Netflix to keep the brand alive, the Hindi-language show does not include any characters from the original series.