- Source: Mga Batang Riles
Mga Batang Riles (transl. children of the railways) is an upcoming Philippine television drama action series to be broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the 1992 film of the same title. Directed by Richard Arellano, it stars Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy de Santos, Raheel Bhyria, Bruce Roeland and Antonio Vinzon.
Premise
A group of young men gets wrongfully accused of a crime, sending them to a juvenile center. As they seek to clean their names for a crime they didn't commit, the group should protect themselves to find the real perpetrator.
Cast and characters
Lead cast
Miguel Tanfelix as Kidlat
Kokoy de Santos as Kulot
Raheel Bhyria as Bato/Sig
Bruce Roeland as Matos
Antonio Vinzon as Dags
Supporting cast
Zephanie as Mutya
Migs Villasis as Max
Krissha Viaje as Missy
Seb Pajarillo as Tata
Dave Bornea as Ssob
Jomar Yee as Lala
Spencer Serafica as Lulu
Miggy Tolentino as Jasper
Faye Lorenzo as Georgina
Ian Ignacio as Vergel
Beatrice Luigi Gomez as Olga
Leandro Baldemor as Lando
Lara Morena as Reina
Ynes Veneracion as Dolor
Jenine Desiderio as Joyce
Recurring cast
Chuckie Dreyfus as Ferdie
Cris Villanueva as Carlos
Tina Paner as Lilian
Bodjie Pascua as Apo Kano
Eva Darren as Ima Hana
Desiree del Valle as Scarlett
Jeric Raval as Argus
Jay Manalo as Rendon
Roderick Paulate as Pol
Diana Zubiri as Maying
Ronnie Ricketts as Bayani
Casting
During the series' story conference on July 18, 2024, Philippine actors Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy de Santos, Raheel Bhyria, Bruce Roeland and Antonio Vinzon were announced to headline the series. Several cast members were also announced including Zephanie Dimaranan, Diana Zubiri, Jay Manalo, Eva Darren, Desiree del Valle and Ronnie Ricketts. The cast members underwent into an acting workshop, prior to the filming of the series.
Production
Principal photography commenced on September 21, 2024.
References
External links
Official website
Mga Batang Riles at IMDb