Bad Bunny to Star in Residente’s Debut Film ‘Porto Rico’

Residente debuts as a feature director with a fact‑inspired “Caribbean western” reclaiming Puerto Rico’s origin story.

Overview

The announcement confirms Bad Bunny in his first leading film role as Residente steps behind the camera for his first feature.
Residente co‑wrote the screenplay with Oscar winner Alexander Dinelaris, with Alejandro G. Iñárritu attached as an executive producer.
Javier Bardem, Edward Norton and Viggo Mortensen are reported to be attached to the cast.
Creators describe the project as an epic Caribbean western rooted in Puerto Rico’s origins, with earlier descriptions centering on José Maldonado Román (Águila Blanca).
Key details such as full plot, production timeline and release plan remain undisclosed, as Residente frames the film as a reaffirmation of Puerto Rican identity.