Cuauhtli Jiménez opens up about The Crime Lottery's emotional fifth season

Actor Cuauhtli Jiménez is taking on a deeply personal role in the fifth season of The Crime Lottery. His character, Marco Mora, now faces significant mental health struggles. Jiménez describes this season as more emotional than any before it. When Jiménez first joined the show, Marco Mora stood out in the Criminal Investigation Unit. The character was brilliant, methodical, and socially awkward, often providing comic relief during dark cases.

Filming the series demands intense commitment. The cast works six days a week, 12 hours a day, for three months straight. Sara Maldonado, the show’s lead, once warned Jiménez about the exhaustion. She advised him to prioritise sleep and rest, telling him that by week eight or nine, the workload would become overwhelming.

Despite the gruelling schedule, Jiménez has found a second family among the cast. The long hours and shared challenges have strengthened their bonds. This season, the storyline delves into how mental disorders and behaviours shape Marco Mora’s life. Jiménez’s portrayal reflects the emotional depth of the character’s journey. The demands of production remain as rigorous as ever.