BuyBust: The Undesirables
| BuyBust: The Undesirables | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action Thriller |
| Written by | Michiko Yamamoto |
| Directed by | Erik Matti |
| Starring | Anne Curtis Gerald Anderson |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Production | |
| Production companies | Studio Viva Reality MM Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 2026 |
| Related | |
| BuyBust | |
BuyBust: The Undesirables is a 2026 upcoming Philippine action thriller television series produced by Studio Viva and Reality MM Studios and directed by Erik Matti. It is a sequel and a spin-off to the 2018 film BuyBust. The show marks the first collaboration between Matti and the video streaming platform, Netflix. The series was top-billed by Anne Curtis and Gerald Anderson. It is scheduled to be released in 2026.
Premise
[edit]The story focuses on Nina Manigan, a former police officer.[1] She forms an alliance with a corporate outcast.[2] They are brought together by the murder of a senator's daughter.[1] The two characters engage in a manhunt for a mysterious drug lord known as "Judas".[2] The events take place in Matungao, a lawless zone located outside the capital city.[2] The plot focuses on the conflict between the rich and the poor rather than the drug war theme of the previous film.[3]
Cast and characters
[edit]- Anne Curtis as Nina Manigan: A vengeful former anti-narcotics operative.[1]
- Gerald Anderson: A corporate outcast who allies with Manigan.[2]
- Nour Hooshmand
- Monika Koudroglou Truong
- Sol Eugenio
- Lotlot de Leon
- Sarah Lahbati
- Eric Quizon
- Pauline Lopez
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Director Erik Matti considered expanding the story of BuyBust shortly after the film was released in 2018.[2] In February 2023, reports confirmed that Matti was reuniting with Gerald Anderson for a project.[4] Anderson shared a photo of the script, which revealed the working title BuyBust: The Undesirables.[4] The script was written by Michiko Yamamoto.[4] The first episode of the series is titled "Damsel in Distress".[4]
On December 2, 2025, Netflix officially announced the project at the JAFF Creative Asia event in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.[3] The announcement was made during a session with directors Erik Matti and Joko Anwar.[2] Netflix confirmed that the story will be told as a nine-episode series.[1]
Filming
[edit]In August 2023, Anne Curtis began training for the role.[5] She attended a bootcamp with the 201st Infantry "Kabalikat" Brigade.[5] Her preparation included marksmanship sessions.[5] As of December 2025, principal photography for the series has commenced.[2]
Release
[edit]The series will release on Netflix in 2026 and will consist of 9 episodes.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Wang, Mel (December 2, 2025). "Erik Matti Unveils 'BuyBust: The Undesirables' With Anne Curtis, Gerald Anderson". Rolling Stone Philippines. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Erik Matti Announces First Collaboration with Netflix with 'BuyBust: The Undesirables', Starring Anne Curtis and Gerald Anderson". Philippine Concerts. December 2, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- 1 2 "Erik Matti unveils first Netflix project 'BuyBust: The Undesirables'". ABS-CBN News. December 2, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "10 years after 'On the Job,' Gerald Anderson and Erik Matti team up anew for 'BuyBust' follow-up". ABS-CBN News. February 8, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Aseoche, Therese (August 29, 2023). "LOOK: Anne Curtis Undergoes Bootcamp Training for New Erik Matti Film". When In Manila. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
