Ricky Martin Joins Gael García Bernal's 'Hombre al Agua'
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- Ricky Martin boarded 'Hombre al Agua' as both a cast member (playing Roby, an actor hired to portray protagonist Camilo in a biographical film) and executive producer, joining the project shortly before shooting began in Mérida, Mexico.
- Gael García Bernal directs and co-wrote the comedy-drama with Mariano Pensotti, starring as Camilo, a Cuban lifeguard who marries the daughter of a powerful Mexican businessman he rescues from drowning, only to find his new life is not what it seems.
- Hombre al Agua will world premiere in Venice's Spotlight section before screening as a Toronto special presentation, with a Mexican theatrical release scheduled for September 24.
- The film is among 17 titles in contention to represent Mexico at the 99th Academy Awards, competing alongside Diego Luna's 'Ashes' and Fernando Eimbcke's 'Flies.'
- The Roby role marks Martin's first fully Spanish-language on-screen part in over two decades; he most recently appeared in Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' as bartender Robert Diaz.
- Bernal and longtime collaborator Diego Luna are producing through their joint shingle La Corriente del Golfo, alongside Fernanda de la Peza and Stacy Perskie.
Why it matters: 'Hombre al Agua' lands Venice Spotlight and Toronto special presentation slots ahead of its September 24 Mexican release, and sits among 17 films vying to represent Mexico at the 99th Academy Awards. Martin joins as both actor and executive producer, giving Bernal's third directorial outing a high-profile commercial hook on a project with real awards stakes.
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