Bad Bunny Lands First Lead Film Role In Historical Drama ‘Porto Rico’

Global music star Bad Bunny is stepping further into the world of cinema after securing his first lead acting role in the upcoming historical drama Porto Rico. The film, directed by rapper René “Residente” Pérez Joglar, will explore the story of Puerto Rican revolutionary José Maldonado Román and promises a powerful mix of history and storytelling.

The project boasts an impressive cast, including Javier Bardem, Edward Norton and Viggo Mortensen, with acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu attached as executive producer. Inspired by true events, the film will focus on the struggles against Spanish colonial rule and the early resistance movements that shaped Puerto Rican history.

While Bad Bunny has appeared in supporting roles in films like Bullet Train, this marks his biggest acting project to date and signals a major career step beyond music. The announcement comes shortly after his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance, which attracted millions of viewers and further cemented his global influence.

Porto Rico has reportedly been in development since 2023 and aims to deliver an intense, character-driven narrative celebrating culture, identity and resilience, with fans now eager to see the superstar take centre stage on the big screen.