Residente appears to be signaling that filming has begun on Porto Rico, his directorial debut starring Bad Bunny in his first leading movie role. The Calle 13 co-founder shared an Instagram Story on Monday showing a production slate for Porto Rico, listing his real name, René Pérez Joglar, as director and Anthony Dod Mantle as cinematographer. The post did not include a formal announcement, but strongly suggested that cameras are now rolling.
The film is described as a Caribbean Western and historical drama centered on Puerto Rico. Bad Bunny leads a cast that also includes Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, and Javier Bardem, while Alejandro G. Iñárritu serves as executive producer.
Cast and Production
Residente previously told Deadline that Bad Bunny initially expressed interest in taking a small role before eventually becoming the film’s lead. “It just makes total sense for him to be this character,” he said. “It feels perfect.”
Production Timeline
The apparent start of production comes shortly after Bad Bunny wrapped his “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour” with two sold-out “Cerramos en Casa” shows in San Juan on August 22nd and 23rd. The tour ultimately sold more than 3 million tickets across 55 shows in 22 cities.
In conclusion, the start of filming for Porto Rico is a significant development in the entertainment industry, marking Residente‘s directorial debut and Bad Bunny‘s first leading movie role. With a talented cast and crew, including Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, and Javier Bardem, this Caribbean Western is sure to generate buzz and excitement among audiences and critics alike.
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