Residente Directs 'Porto Rico' starring Bad Bunny
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- Residente is directing his first feature film, 'Porto Rico', a Caribbean Western and historical drama starring Bad Bunny in his first leading role.
- Residente co‑wrote the screenplay with Oscar‑winning writer Alexander Dinelaris, a partnership forged via executive producer Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
- Bad Bunny visited Residente during the pandemic, initially wanted a small part, and ultimately was cast as the film’s lead.
- Viggo Mortensen joins the cast alongside Edward Norton and Javier Bardem in 'Porto Rico'.
- Residente is a four‑time Grammy and 29‑time Latin Grammy award winner, now expanding into Hollywood as a director and screenwriter.
Why it matters: Bad Bunny lands his first leading film role, giving the reggaetón star a new revenue stream and boosting Latin‑music representation in Hollywood, while studios tap a marquee project that merges music fame with acclaimed actors.
