Bad Bunny is diving back into the world of acting, and it’s going to be a wild ride! The 30-year-old “Un Preview” rapper has ditched the mic (for a minute) and is ready to test out his Oscar-worthy acting chops in the upcoming crime thriller Caught Stealing. Now, before you ask if this movie is about sneaking an extra cookie from the jar—think again. We’re talking big leagues here, people!
In a move no one saw coming (but everyone absolutely needed), the multitalented superstar has been cast alongside none other than Austin Butler—yes, the very man who became Elvis in Elvis. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the man who gave us Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream (read: buckle up for some deep emotional turbulence), this movie promises to be an absolute fever dream of crime, baseball, and 90s nostalgia.
Caught Stealing follows the unfortunate life choices of Hank Thompson, played by Butler, a former baseball player whose career was clearly not built on home runs. One minute, Hank’s tossing peanuts at the bar, and the next? BOOM—he’s knee-deep in New York City’s criminal underworld, fighting for survival like it’s the ninth inning of the World Series. Only this time, there are no hot dogs, just danger and bad decisions.
Joining the cast are some heavy hitters like Zoe Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, Will Brill (who? we’ll Google him later), and Liev Schreiber, who is bound to bring the gravitas (because, obviously). Basically, the star power is strong in this one.
Now, let’s talk about Bad Bunny—aka Benito for his friends, which by now is basically all of us—who is reuniting with Sony Pictures. You might remember Benito’s on-screen debut where he tangoed with Brad Pitt in Bullet Train. If you don’t remember, you should probably go watch it immediately because Bad Bunny + Brad Pitt = cinematic chef’s kiss. Sadly, his superhero debut in El Muerto was benched, but who needs spandex when you’re starring in gritty crime dramas?
In case you missed it, Bad Bunny’s résumé is growing faster than his fanbase. His other notable roles include starring in the indie film Cassandro, popping up in Narcos: Mexico, and a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in F9 where, let’s be real, he probably did some cool car stuff. This guy is everywhere, and frankly, we’re not mad about it.
So, grab some popcorn, because Bad Bunny’s about to steal some scenes… and maybe a little bit of your heart.
