In February 2022, it was announced that the prison-crime series
Sellblock was in pre-production and was set to be produced by BlackOps Studios Asia, Psyops8, and
ABS-CBN, with Pedring Lopez on board to direct and produce the series. In March 2022,
Jericho Rosales was cast to lead the series, along with others including
Tirso Cruz III,
Cherry Pie Picache,
Ronnie Lazaro,
Rosanna Roces,
Mon Confiado, and
RK Bagatsing. In March 2023, producer Scott M. Rosenfelt came on board to produce the eight episodes of the first season, while
Blue Fox Entertainment was announced to be handling the sales and distribution. More cast members were revealed which included
Empoy Marquez,
Ronnie Lazaro,
Mon Confiado,
Sylvia Sanchez, and
Ria Atayde.
ABS-CBN was previously set to produce, but they left the series. Filming ended in April 2024. ==Distribution==