Rapper Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated Marvel live-action movie, “El Muerto,” has reportedly been delayed due to challenges posed by Bad Bunny’s touring schedule and the ongoing Guild of America strike.
Bad Bunny, known for his musical success and acting efforts in projects such as “Bullet Train” and “Narcos: Mexico,” has been set to portray Juan Carlos Estrada Sanchez, an anti-hero and son of a luchador who inherits the superpowers of El Muerto .
Read on to learn more.
Bad Bunny’s ‘El Muerto’ Release Date Postponed
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In an interesting development for the Spider-Man Universe, Bad Bunny has been tapped by Sony Pictures to play the lead role in “El Muerto,” which translates to “The Dead One” in English.
Directed by Jonas Cuarón and with a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, the “Spider-Man” spinoff was originally slated for release on January 12, 2024.
The highly anticipated production is poised to make history as the first Marvel live-action film to feature a Latino character in a leading role, marking a milestone for representation, according to Deadline.
However, due to various challenges, “El Muerto” was unexpectedly removed from Sony’s release schedule on Wednesday. Bad Bunny’s busy tour schedule and the ongoing 2023 Guild of America strike are the main reasons for this delay.
Evil Bunny Says ‘El Muerto’ Is The ‘Perfect Role’ For Him
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Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, brings his true passion for wrestling to his role. He will portray Juan Carlos Estrada Sanchez, the main character in the Marvel story. Juan Carlos is portrayed as an anti-hero and the son of a luchador (Mexican professional wrestler), who is next in line to inherit the ancient superhuman powers of El Muerto.
follow Diversity description, the supernatural power of El Muerto comes from a sacred mask passed down from generation to generation.
Bad Bunny caught the attention of Sony executives through his outstanding performance in the action comedy film “Bullet Train” (2022), where he shared the screen with famous actors such as Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry.
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Evil Bunny appeared at Sony’s CinemaCon panel in Las Vegas in April 2022 to announce the film. follow Entertainment Weekly, Bad Bunny expressed his enthusiasm for the character of El Muerto during his appearance at CinemaCon.
He said, “It’s amazing. It’s incredible. I like wrestling. I grew up watching it, and now I’m a wrestler. That’s why I love this character. I think it’s the perfect role for me; it’s going to be epic.”
Bad Bunny’s Changing Acting Career
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While Bad Bunny has gained widespread recognition for his musical prowess, he has also continued to build his acting portfolio. Besides his memorable role in “Bullet Train,” he has showcased his talent on the small screen with a recurring role in the hit series “Narcos: Mexico” (2021).
Additionally, Bad Bunny has ventured into the world of professional wrestling, making notable appearances at prestigious events such as Wrestlemania 37 (2021), Royal Rumble (2022), and WWE SmackDown (2023).
Given the complications arising from Bad Bunny’s busy tour commitments and the ongoing WGA strike, the studio faces a major challenge in determining a new release date for “El Muerto.”
With “El Muerto” temporarily removed from Sony’s schedule, the studio has filled that slot with a different project. “The Book of Clarence,” directed by Jeymes Samuel and starring actor LaKeith Stanfield, has replaced it and is now expected to be released on September 22, 2023.
Bad Bunny’s Soaring Music Career
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Bad Bunny’s meteoric rise to fame can be traced back to 2016 when he released his breakthrough single “Diles,” which caught the attention of Hear This Music and paved the way for promising collaborations.
In the following years, his popularity soared as he released chart-topping songs like “Soy Peor” and collaborated with respected artists such as Farruko, Karol G, Ozuna, and J Balvin.
However, in 2018 Bad Bunny really solidified his position in the music industry. He achieved success with his famous feature on Cardi B’s smash hit “I Like It” with J Balvin. The viral song reached number one in the charts and propelled Bad Bunny into the international spotlight.
Bad Bunny has since continued to captivate audiences with his unique sound and artistic vision. He has released four studio albums since 2018.
He released his highly acclaimed album “Un Verano Sin Ti” in 2022, which has now become the best-selling non-English album in US history, selling over 3.8 million units as of January 2023 per Hits magazine.
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