One of Hollywood’s most beautiful actresses is almost unrecognizable in a photo released by Netflix.
Sofia Vergara, who is known for her comedic role on “Modern Family,” is staring as Colombian drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in the streaming service’s upcoming limited-run series “Griselda,” the “Today” show reported.
Netflix announced the show in November 2021, with Vergara not only starring but also acting as executive producer. She had been developing the series for eight years.
The six, 50-minute-long episodes will be directed by Andrés Baiz, Variety reported.
Blanco, who had the moniker “godmother,” ran one of the most powerful drug cartels from the 1980s through the early 2000s, “Today” reported.
Her story was also included in “Cocaine Cowboys,” a documentary released in 2006, as well as the biopic “Cocaine Godmother” where Welsh-born actor Catherine Zeta-Jones played Blanco, “Today” reported.
Variety reported that Jennifer Lopez is also developing a film on Blanco’s life called “The Godmother.”
The release date for “Griselda” has not been announced.
Through the years Sofia Vergara (R) attends the first "Lo Nuestro" awards hosted by Univision Spanish-language television on February 7, 2002 in Miami, FL. (Photo by Adrian Del Angel/Getty Images) (Adrian Del Angel/Getty Images)
Through the years Actress Sofia Vergara signs autographs at the grand opening of Bally Total Fitness center March 23, 2002 in Santa Ana, CA. (Photo by Alexander Sibaja/Getty Images) (Alexander Sibaja/Getty Images)
Through the years Model Sofia Vergara stands backstage with MTV VJ Quddus during a taping for "MTV Spring Break 2003" at the Surfcomber Hotel March 12, 2003 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) (Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Through the years Actress Sofia Vergara attends the world premiere of the MGM Pictures' film "Soul Plane" on May 17, 2004 at the Mann Village Theatre, in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years Director John Singleton, actress Sofia Vergara and actor Mark Wahlberg attend the premiere of "Four Brothers" at the Clearview Chelsea West Cinemas August 9, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images) (Brad Barket/Getty Images)
Through the years Sofia Vergara (L) and Michael Pena present the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture onstage at the 2006 NCLR ALMA Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years Actress Sofia Vergara arrives at the 8th annual Latin Grammy Awards held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 8, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)
Through the years Sophia Vergara attends the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Fontainebleau on November 15, 2008 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)
Through the years (L-R) Actors Ed O'Neill and Sofia Vergara of the television show "Modern Family" speak during the ABC Network portion of the 2009 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa on August 3, 2009 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Through the years Ed O'Neill and Sofia Vergara attend the 69th Annual Peabody Awards at The Waldorf Astoria on May 17, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Through the years Actress Sofia Vergara arrives at the Fox Broadcasting Company, Twentieth Century Fox Television and FX 2010 Emmy Nominee Party held at Cicada on August 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years (L-R) Actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ariel Winter and Sofia Vergara attend ELLE Women In Television event at Soho House on January 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for ELLE) (Todd Williamson)
Through the years Actor Sofia Vergara poses in the press room at the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Through the years CANCUN, MEXICO - JULY 10: In this handout photo provided by Sony Pictures Entertainment, (L-R) Hank Azaria, Sofia Vergara and Neil Patrick Harris celebrate Sofia's birthday at the "The Smurfs" photocall at Summer of Sony 3 on July 10, 2011 in Cancun, Mexico. (Photo by SPE Inc./Jeremy Jackson via Getty Images) (Handout/Getty Images)
Through the years Actress Sofia Vergara onstage during the 69th annual Golden Globe Award Nominations announcements at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on December 15, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years Actress Sofia Vergara arrives at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years In this handout image provided by Madame Tussauds, actress Sofia Vergara is seen during her sitting for her measurements used to make her wax figures May 30, 2013 in New York City. Vergara’s wax figures, which will be clothed in dresses donated by Vergara, will be unveiled at Madame Tussauds New York and Madame Tussauds Las Vegas June 4. (Photo by Madame Tussauds via Getty Images) (Handout/Getty Images)
Through the years Actress Sofia Vergara (C) unveils two Madame Tussauds wax figures in her likeness for display at Madame Tussauds locations in New York and Las Vegas on June 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds) (Cindy Ord)
Through the years Nicolas Loeb and actress Sofia Vergara attend HBO's Post 2014 Golden Globe Awards Party at Circa 55 Restaurant on January 12, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images) (Mike Windle/Getty Images)
Through the years Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara and Oliver Platt attend the "Chef" Premiere during the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 22, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival) (Jemal Countess)
Through the years Actors Sofia Vergara (L) and Joe Manganiello attend the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 25, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Through the years Sofia Vergara poses with her son Manolo Gonzalez-Ripoll Vergara as she is honored on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on May 7, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Through the years Actress Sofía Vergara attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years Actress Sofia Vergara performs onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)
Through the years Actress Sofia Vergara (L) and Manolo Gonzalez-Ripoll Vergara react during the People's Choice Awards 2017 at Microsoft Theater on January 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for People's Choice Awards) (Christopher Polk)
Through the years Sofia Vergara attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Rampage" at Microsoft Theater on April 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Through the years (L-R) Paul Rudd, Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara attend the 2019 Maui Film Festival's Taste of Chocolate on June 13, 2019 in Wailea, Hawaii. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Maui Film Festival ) (Rich Fury/Getty Images for Maui Film Festi)
Through the years Sofia Vergara attends Sony Pictures' "Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood" Los Angeles Premier on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Through the years Sofía Vergara attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years Sofia Vergara attends The Breakfast Club Grand Opening at The Breakfast Club on September 21, 2021 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)