René Pérez Joglar, known globally as Residente, is stepping behind the camera for his first feature film.
Titled Porto Rico, the historical drama will star Benito Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, in his first leading film role. The cast also includes Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, and Javier Bardem.
The film is described as an epic Caribbean western inspired by Puerto Rico’s early history. Pérez Joglar co-wrote the screenplay with Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris. Production companies attached include Live Nation Studios and Class 5 Films, with sales being handled by UTA Independent Film Group.
Residente, a 34-time Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, has previously worked as an actor and director in music and documentary projects. Porto Rico marks his first narrative feature as director.
Additional casting and release details have not yet been announced.