New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Global music superstar Bad Bunny is set to take a major step in his acting career after securing his first leading role in the historical drama 'Porto Rico'.

The project will see the Grammy-winning artist share the screen with acclaimed actors Edward Norton, Javier Bardem, and Viggo Mortensen, marking one of the most ambitious film ventures centred on Puerto Rican history in recent years.

The film will be directed by Puerto Rican rapper and activist Residente, whose real name is Rene Perez Joglar. Known primarily for his influential music career and political commentary, Perez Joglar will make his feature directorial debut with Porto Rico, a project he has described as deeply personal and long in development.

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