Starz is developing supernatural series Santeria fromCuban writer–director Alejandro Brugues, the network announced at the Television Critics Association’s press tour on Friday.

The Cuban-set series explores a secret war brewing as a opposing sects of ancient religion Santeria clash. Two undercover agents investigating a bizarre murder are pulled into the conflict and discover its dangers and more far-reaching than anything they could have imagined. Brugues and Eduardo Sanchez will executive-produce and direct with Gregg Hale.

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The network will also team with Televisa USA to develop Maleficio, based on the popular telenovela El Maleficio. The supernatural thriller follows a powerful Mexican businessman who makes a deadly pact with the Devil. The project hails from writer-producer Mauricio Katz, will will executive-produce with Pedro Peirano.