Eva Longoria's Directorial Debut Gets A Release Date

It’s pretty common for people to work on both sides of the camera. While some people prefer to stick to what they know and never take a leap of faith to the other side, others want to know what it’s like to bring the characters to life and what it’s like to help other actors get there.

Eva Longoria has long joined the list of people who have worked in front of and behind the camera. Still, it’s only recently that the star has taken to the director’s chair. Eva Longoria’s directorial debut gets a release date, and many can’t wait to see what she has brought to life.

Flamin’ Hot sees Eva Longoria follow a true story

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos have grown to go down as snack royalty, with millions of people loving nothing more than tucking into a bag or ten each week. Have you ever thought too much about where they came from or life before they were a thing? It appears Eva Longoria has, with the star using the story as the basis for her directorial debut in the upcoming drama ‘Flamin’ Hot.’ The story is based on the real life of none other than Richard Montañez (played by Jesse Garcia), aka the man who brought the famous snack to life all those years ago. 

The movie will tell the tale of Richard Montañez

Richard Montañez is a name that many might not know, but he is the one we have to thank for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, with his story finally getting its chance to shine in the limelight. Richard was just 18 years old when he got a job as a janitor at Frito-Lay in 1976. Determined to be “the best janitor Frito-Lay had ever seen,” Richard instantly got to learning all there was to know about the company and their products. It wasn’t until the mid-’80s that things took a real turn, with the CEO telling everyone to “act like an owner” to try and boost employee morale. Richard? He took this as his chance to pitch an idea that saw his community’s flavors come to life in the form of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

Eva Longoria has opened up about her directorial debut

Of course, Eva Longoria hasn’t been alone in her directorial debut, with writers Linda Yvette Chávez and Lewis Colick helping to bring the script to life. However, Eva has learned a lot about the process along the way and is grateful for her chance to tell her community’s story all these years later. At ‘Flamin’ Hot’s wrap, Eva admitted she wants people to “see themselves in these characters” and learn about the “endless beauty and talent that is so rich in our community.” Apparently, working on the movie helped to reignite Eva’s passion for the community, with the cast and crew reminding her how “smart, creative and endlessly talented” everyone was on set.

Flamin’ Hot will hit Hulu later in 2023

Thankfully, we don’t have long to wait until Eva Longoria’s directorial debut hits our screen, with ‘Flamin’ Hot’ streaming exclusively on Hulu. That moment will come on June 9, with many eager to see the story of a beloved snack and the man behind it all come to life. This also paves the way for Eva to work on future projects with ‘Flamin’ Hot’ under her belt. While she has previously worked as a producer, taking to the director’s chair could be the thing she needs to take her career in an entirely new direction once more.

Eva Longoria’s directorial debut officially has a release date, and people can’t wait to see what she has brought to life. With so much history and a beloved snack at the center of it all, ‘Flamin’ Hot’ is almost guaranteed to go down in the history books.