Bad Bunny Lands First Lead Acting Role in "Porto Rico," Directed by Residente, with Javier Bardem, Viggo Mortensen, Ed Norton

February 19, 2026

TL;DR

Bad Bunny secures his first leading role in the film "Porto Rico."
The movie is described as an "epic Caribbean western and historical drama."
It marks the directorial debut of René Pérez Joglar (Residente).
Javier Bardem, Viggo Mortensen, and Edward Norton are also set to star.
Alejandro González Iñárritu is executive producing the film.
The film is co-written by Residente and Alexander Dinelaris.
It aims to tell a true story of Puerto Rico based on true events.
Bad Bunny and Residente are longtime collaborators and friends, both vocal about Puerto Rican issues.

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