Spanish-American actress Nicole Wallace is charting a new phase in her career following the massive global viewership of Prime Video's Culpables franchise. After originating the character of Noah across the Spanish-language trilogy—comprising Culpa mía, Culpa tuya, and Culpa nuestra—the performer is transitioning toward English-language productions, television drama, and behind-the-scenes development while assessing the impact of the streaming hit that launched her into international prominence.
According to Prime Video figures, the original Culpables film trilogy has gathered over 100 million viewers worldwide. Adapted from Mercedes Ron’s popular novels, the films charted the tumultuous relationship between Noah and her stepbrother Nick, played by Gabriel Guevara. Despite author Mercedes Ron publishing a fourth novel in the literary series titled Culpa vuestra earlier this year, Wallace expressed hesitation regarding a potential return to the screen version of the character, noting that she has not read the newest installment or engaged in reprisal discussions.
Closing the 'Culpables' Chapter and British Remakes
Addressing the potential to step back into Noah's shoes down the road, Wallace indicated that revisiting the role would feel unusual given how her perspective concluded with the third movie, which she considers her favorite of the trilogy. She explained that she already processed the emotional closure of finishing the series during the premiere cycle last year, making an immediate return unlikely as the characters age further in the literary canon.
Meanwhile, the intellectual property has expanded through English-language reinterpretations. Prime Video's UK-based adaptations, My Fault: London and Your Fault: London, have found traction on the platform with Asha Banks and Matthew Broome taking over the respective lead roles of Noah and Nick. Production on the third entry, Our Fault: London, has concluded ahead of a planned 2027 release. Wallace voiced support for the fresh interpretation, noting that she initially found out about the British remakes via social media platform X and appreciated the creative freedom the British creative team brought to the adaptation.
Venturing Into Period Drama and English-Language Cinema
Wallace's recent and upcoming slate displays a deliberate shift toward diverse genres and linguistic markets. She took on the character of young adult Clara in Prime Video’s serialized adaptation of Isabel Allende’s classic novel The House of the Spirits, produced by FilmNation Entertainment and Fabula. The multi-generational epic sees Wallace sharing the clairvoyant character with Francesca Turco and Dolores Fonzi, starring alongside Alfonso Herrera as Esteban Trueba in a story exploring familial drama against historical upheaval.
Her first English-language project to hit screens is the comedy Postcards From Italy, helmed by Oscar-winning director Jessica Yu. The film features Wallace as Mia, an Upper West Side heiress sent without financial resources to Sicily to work in real estate. Marking her initial dive into comedic timing, the project also represents the first time the actress portrays a character mirroring her real age of 24 to 25 years old rather than an adolescent.
Expanding further into the American market, Wallace is set to star in Throttled, an adaptation of Lauren Asher's Formula 1 romance book series Dirty Air. In her first project originated out of the United States, she portrays Maya, a math graduate and racing enthusiast navigating family dynamics and a relationship with her brother's rival driver, played by Josh Heuston.
Development Ambitions Under Amazon MGM Studios Partnership
Building upon the streaming metrics generated by her early work, Wallace finalized an exclusive talent pact with Amazon MGM Studios last year. This collaboration grants the actress avenues to both headline future content and begin developing projects as a producer. Studio leadership, including international originals head Nicole Clemens, has highlighted Wallace's screen versatility across romances and heavy dramas.
As a producer, Wallace is currently pitching projects, aiming to focus on complex female leads, narratives involving female rage, fantasy elements, and traditional young adult stories. Citing Margot Robbie’s career model of leading major projects while creating space for other filmmakers and writers, Wallace also expressed ambitions to pursue musical theater in venues like Broadway or the West End, as well as collaborate with her sister, director Chloé Wallace, while managing her ongoing slate.
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Source: Deadline
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