Bad Bunny set for first lead acting role in historical drama Porto Rico

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Owen MyersFebruary 18, 2026 at 07:18 PM

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Bad Bunny will star in his first lead acting role in *Porto Rico*, a historical drama directed by René “Residente” Pérez Joglar. The film, set in Puerto Rico, tells the story of José Maldonado Román, also known as Águila Blanca, a late 19th and early 20th century revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonizers. The movie has been in development since 2023 and boasts a star-studded cast including Viggo Mortensen, Javier Bardem, and Edward Norton, with Alejandro G Iñárritu as executive producer. *Porto Rico* aims to blend historical scope with a visceral narrative inspired by true events, reaffirming Puerto Rican identity and history. Maldonado Román led uprisings against authorities and was imprisoned multiple times for his political actions.

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Alejandro G Iñárritu 40% Viggo Mortensen 50% Javier Bardem 50% Spain 60% Edward Norton ×260% Yauco Uprising 60% José Maldonado Román (Águila Blanca) ×370% René Pérez Joglar (Residente) ×380% Bad Bunny ×490% Puerto Rico ×4100%

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porto rico 100% bad bunny 100% historical drama 90% puerto rico 80% rené pérez joglar 70% josé maldonado román 60% spanish colonizers 50% yauco uprising 50% acting role 40%

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