Gael García Bernal dazzles as Cassandro in Prime Video's Lucha Libre extravaganza

Get ready to rumble in the most fabulous way possible, because Gael García Bernal is donning sequins, sass, and suplexes in the upcoming biopic Cassandro. Wrestling aficionados, prepare to be body slammed by the lesser-known tale of Saúl Armendáriz, the El Paso native who waltzed across the US-Mexico border and into the ring to become the legendary "Liberace of Lucha Libre."

Amazon Prime just dropped the the first trailer, giving us a tantalizing glimpse of Bernal's transformative performance as the title character. Based on a true story, the film traces Saúl's journey from being a gay wrestler looking to flip the script to becoming the glitzy sensation known as Cassandro. 

The movie delves into the life of Saúl Armendáriz, who, in the early 1980s, crossed the US-Mexico border to compete in lucha libre wrestling matches. Frustrated with being cast as the underdog, Armendáriz embarks on a transformative journey that leads him to create the iconic character Cassandro - the "Liberace of Lucha Libre."

Our charming leading man, Bernal, steps into the ring as Armendáriz, proving that he's not just a cinematic powerhouse, but also a wrestling dynamo. Armendáriz’s decision to embrace his inner exótico - a luchador who struts his stuff in drag - propels him to become a trailblazer, challenging stereotypes and body-slamming prejudice along the way.

Under the direction of the Academy Award and Emmy-winning maestro Roger Ross Williams, Cassandro looks to be a triumphant symphony of sparkle, sweat, and self-discovery. With a script from David Teague's, the film promises a ringside seat to a joyous celebration of self-expression and community support.

Alongside Bernal's captivating portrayal of Cassandro, the movie features a remarkable ensemble cast. Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican sensation with his own ties to the world of pro wrestling, joins the cast. With appearances in WWE and a history of acclaimed matches, Bad Bunny's involvement adds an exciting layer to the film's authenticity.

The supporting cast includes talented actors such as Roberta Colindrez, Perla De La Rosa, Joaquín Cosío, and Raúl Castillo. 

The world premiere of Cassandro shook the ring at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, and now it's getting ready to body-slam its way into theaters on September 15, 2023, before gracing our screens on Prime Video starting September 22, 2023.