Bad Bunny, a popular reggaeton singer, is set to make his debut as a film lead in the historical drama titled 'Puerto Rico'. The film will be directed by Puerto Rican rapper René Pérez Joglar, famously known as Residente, who is also stepping into the role of a director for feature films for the first time. The collaborative project is co-written by Pérez Joglar and Alexander Dinelaris—an Oscar-winning writer known for 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant'—and is described as a 'Caribbean epic western' with an engaging narrative inspired by real events surrounding the island's history.

The film, which has been in development since 2023, focuses on the life of Puerto Rican revolutionary José Maldonado Románán, known as 'Águila Blanca'. He was known for his resistance against Spanish colonizers and led uprisings against authorities in Puerto Rico. While an official synopsis of the film has yet to be released, the project aims to highlight the struggles and resilience of the Puerto Rican people during a pivotal moment in their history.

In addition to Bad Bunny, the film features a cast that includes Edward Norton, renowned for his work in 'Fight Club' and 'American History X', alongside others. The involvement of high-profile artists both in front of and behind the camera elevates the film's potential impact, suggesting a commitment to exploring the rich and complex history of Puerto Rico through cinema, which could resonate with audiences both locally and internationally.