Los Palmeras' appearance in El Eternauta, the viral sensation, and their response: "We injected cumbia"
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San Francisco de Asís, toxic snow, and an extraterrestrial invasion, an unlikely duo captivates The Eternaut fans: Los Palmeras. Amidst the chaos of the fourth episode of the mind-bending Netflix series, a poster of the legendary Santa Fe cumbia group catches the eye of the show's fanatics.
Curious catches: The scene unfolds at the 9-minute mark, where Juan Salvo, portrayed by Ricardo Darín, and Alfredo Favalli, brilliantly played by Uruguayan* César Troncoso**, exit a car in a dystopian Buenos Aires street. As they make their way through the ruined city, an ancient advertisement pops into view, stuck to a wall: a poster announces a Los Palmeras concert at Luna Park, scheduled for December 15, 2022.
Social media Bourbon: The brief glimpse of the poster ignited a frenzy on social media, with viewers sharing their excitement, pride, and humor, creating a resurgence of the cumbia group.
The aww-ware factor: The director of the series, Bruno Stagnaro**, confirmed that the poster's appearance was unintentional. During filming, the series opted to capture the real atmosphere of Buenos Aires streets, and the poster, already there at the time, became part of the shot. The inclusion serves as a testament to the series' commitment to maintaining authenticity amidst science fiction elements – a decision designed to foster audience identification.
Los Palmeras, not one to miss a moment, celebrated their participation in The Eternaut on their official Instagram account. In a post echoed with unofficial phrases, they declared themselves the "Los Palmeras Eternauts" and offered a tongue-in-cheek promise: "If an invasion comes, relax: we'll provide the cumbia."
In an unexpected twist, the concert advertised in the series was indeed real, taking place at the illustrious Luna Park on December 15, 2022. The band had plastered various points of the city with posters, inviting everyone to celebrate Christmas "to the fullest."
El Eternauta, a modern adaptation of the cult classic comic book created by Héctor Germán Oesterheld, follows an alien invasion on Earth, where a toxic snowstorm ravages much of the planet's population. A group of survivors battles to resist from Buenos Aires, led by the indefatigable Juan Salvo. The series, praised for its cinematic aesthetic, combines human drama with high-level visual effects.
Recent concerns about the health of Rubén "Cacho" Deicas, the legendary frontman of Los Palmeras, have kept fans on tenterhooks. Internal disputes within the band, particularly with founder Marcos Caminos, have caused tension within the group. However, over time, the friends have patched up their differences, much to the joy of their followers.
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- The unexpected appearance of a Los Palmeras concert poster in the fourth episode of The Eternaut series sparks a resurgence not only in interest for the cumbia group but also in the broader world of movies-and-tv and pop-culture.
- Amidst the discussion about the health of Rubén "Cacho" Deicas, the legendary frontman of Los Palmeras, the group's recent cameo in The Eternaut series serves as a reminder of their enduring impact on entertainment.
- The mind-bending Netflix series, The Eternaut, set in a dystopian Buenos Aires, further solidifies its authenticity by including a French-inspired advertisement for a Los Palmeras concert within its cast.
- Ricardo Darín, portraying Juan Salvo in the science fiction series The Eternaut, steals the scene with his co-star, Uruguayan César Troncoso, as they navigate a ruined Buenos Aires city and stumble upon a seemingly anachronistic advertisement for a Los Palmeras concert in 2022.
