Bad Bunny to make lead acting debut in film inspired by Puerto Rican revolutionary
The singer will star opposite Edward Norton and Javier Bardem in a film titled Porto Rico.
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""This film is a reaffirmation of who we are - told with the intensity and honesty that our history deserves.""
— René Pérez , Celebrity
""Bringing him and Bad Bunny together to tell the true story of Puerto Rico's roots is going to be like a flame finding the stick of dynamite that's been waiting for it.""
— Edward Norton , Celebrity
Key People
Alejandro G Iñárritu is an Oscar-winning director known for films like Birdman and The Revenant.
Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican reggaeton and trap artist.
Edward Norton is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in various iconic films.
Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor recognized for his performances in Academy Award-winning films.
José Maldonado Román was a revolutionary figure against Spanish colonialism in Puerto Rico.
René Pérez, known as Residente, is a Puerto Rican rapper and filmmaker.
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The singer will star opposite Edward Norton and Javier Bardem in a film titled Porto Rico.
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