Atasha Muhlach leads the upcoming adaptation.
Actress-host Atasha Muhlach is the Filipino version of “Lynn” for the Philippine adaptation of “Bad Genius: The Series”.
The Thai film “Bad Genius” gets a Philippines adaptation! This film has earned a massive audience as it discusses academic fraud. Its popularity led to adaptations worldwide, including Bollywood’s Farrey, an upcoming American remake, and a Thai series adaptation.
Now, the Philippines is making its own spin coming this 2025. As one of the highest-grossing Asian films, the Filipino series will be spearheaded by Viva One and Studio Viva. Most of the details still remain under wraps; the cast was disclosed on Tuesday, March 18.
On the lead as Lin is Atasha Muhlach, the protagonist. Her parents are Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales. She is joined by other actors such as Gab Lagman, Hyacinth Callado, Jairus Aquino, Romnick Sarmenta, Yayo Aguila, Joko Diaz, Irma Adlawan, and Ruffa Gutierrez.
This will be directed by Derick Cabrido, the same director behind critically acclaimed horror films like Mallari (2023) and Clarita (2019). The original version is directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya. The film follows the story of Lynn. She is a gifted student who spearheads high-stakes cheating operations, and the story of how she orchestrates each operation is gripping.
Thai model-actress Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying played the lead role in the original version. In 2020, a Thai series was created led by Plearnpichaya Komalarajun.
Meanwhile, Atasha joined showbiz in 2023 as one of the hosts of Eat Bulaga. One condition they had to follow before joining the industry was to finish their studies, and they obliged. She and her twin Andres Muhlach have successfully penetrated the entertainment industry, and the latter is starring in a series in which he is also the lead.
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