Overview
- Producers announced Porto Rico with Bad Bunny in his first leading film role and Residente making his feature debut as director.
- Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, and Javier Bardem are set to co-star in the historical drama described as an epic Caribbean western inspired by true events.
- Residente co-wrote the screenplay with Oscar winner Alexander Dinelaris, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu is attached as executive producer.
- The project is produced by 1868 Studios and Class 5 Films with backing from Live Nation Studios and strategic partners including the Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative, Mike and Sukey Novogratz, and Noah Assad, with UTA Independent Film Group handling sales.
- An earlier development version referenced revolutionary José Maldonado Román (Águila Blanca), but officials have not detailed the final storyline or announced shooting and release dates.