The streets of Puerto Rico are set to become the backdrop for a revolutionary cinematic event that bridges the gap between chart-topping music and historical grit with Porto Rico. Drawing from José Maldonado Román’s rebellion, the project will see his defiance against imperial power, providing the emotional backbone to the film.

For global music icon Bad Bunny, the project represents more than just another creative venture. It marks a turning point, a leap from commanding stadium stages to carrying an entire feature film on his shoulders for the very first time.

As reported by Deadline, René Pérez Joglar, aka Residente, is stepping behind the camera for his feature directorial debut, Porto Rico, to tell a story that is deeply personal to his Puerto Rican identity. And joining the film is Benito Martínez Ocasio, aka Bad Bunny, in his very first leading motion picture role. The project will also star Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, and Javier Bardem.

As reported by the outlet, this powerhouse ensemble ensures that the story of the Caribbean frontier will have a massive impact on global audiences. The announcement follows Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime performance, which celebrated the rich culture and history of Puerto Rico.

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This incredible assembly of talent ensures that the story of the island reaches audiences with maximum impact.

According to Deadline, the screenplay for Porto Rico was co-written by Residente and Alexander Dinelaris, the Academy Award-winning writer behind the masterpiece Birdman. Their collaboration focuses on the life of José Maldonado Román, the revolutionary leader famously known as Águila Blanca or the White Eagle. Set in the late 1800s, the film will capture the visceral struggle of a man leading a gang of outcasts against the oppressive forces of colonialism. 

“I have dreamed of making a film about my country since I was a child. Puerto Rico’s true history has always been surrounded by controversy,” Residente stated to Deadline.

By focusing on a leader who sought to vindicate his country through rebellion, the movie draws parallels to modern themes of self-determination and cultural pride. While the film utilizes the framework of a Caribbean Western, it aims to deliver a lyrical and gripping narrative inspired by true events. 

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