Latin Superstar's First Leading Role in Cinema - Bad Bunny leads Portos, a bold historical drama on Puerto Rico's fight for freedom
A new historical drama titled Portos is set to bring Puerto Rican history to the big screen. Directed by René Pérez Joglar, better known as Residente, the film stars Bad Bunny in his first leading role. The project has been a lifelong dream for Pérez Joglar, who sees it as a tribute to his homeland.
The film centres on the life of revolutionary José Maldonado Román, also called Águila Blanca, and his struggle for Puerto Rico's independence. Pérez Joglar has wanted to tell this story since childhood, shaping Portos as a personal and cinematic love letter to the island.
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio, takes on the lead role after appearing in films like Bullet Train, Caught Stealing, and Happy Gilmore 2. The cast also includes Viggo Mortensen, Javier Bardem, and Edward Norton, with Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu serving as an executive producer.
While no official release date has been announced, the film is expected to arrive soon. Details about production and community reactions remain limited, as verified information is still scarce.
Portos marks Bad Bunny's first major film role and Pérez Joglar's directorial debut in a feature-length historical drama. The project combines a star-studded cast with a story deeply rooted in Puerto Rican history. More updates are likely as the release date approaches.
