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Bad Bunny Stars in Epic Caribbean Western Film

2/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Benito Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, will star in his first leading role in Porto Rico.
René Pérez Joglar, known as Residente, directs the epic Caribbean western and historical drama.
The film centers on José Maldonado Román, a 19th-century revolutionary who fought colonialism.
Edward Norton, Javier Bardem, and Viggo Mortensen join the cast.
Alejandro G. Iñárritu serves as executive producer, and the release date has not been announced.

History

Historical Context

The Grito de Lares, occurring on September 23, 1868, marked Puerto Rico's first major uprising against Spanish colonial rule, led by Ramón Emeterio Betances and Manuel Rojas. This rebellion aimed for independence and resulted in the establishment of the short-lived Republic of Puerto Rico. The event's legacy continues to resonate in Puerto Rican identity and culture, as reflected in modern media portrayals.

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Story summary

Benito Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, will star in his first leading role in Porto Rico.
René Pérez Joglar, known as Residente, directs the epic Caribbean western and historical drama.
The film centers on José Maldonado Román, a 19th-century revolutionary who fought colonialism.
Edward Norton, Javier Bardem, and Viggo Mortensen join the cast.
Alejandro G. Iñárritu serves as executive producer, and the release date has not been announced.

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