The movie Cassandro is available to watch on Prime Video. It was released in theaters on September 15, 2023, and became available to stream globally on Prime Video on September 22, 2023.
Cassandro is a biographical drama film about Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso who rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.
The film is directed by Academy Award winner® Roger Ross Williams and stars Gael García Bernal as Cassandro. The supporting cast includes Roberta Colindrez, Perla De La Rosa, Joaquín Cosío, Raúl Castillo, El Hijo del Santo, and Bad Bunny.
Release Date
Theaters: September 15, 2023
Prime Video: September 22, 2023
Where to Watch Cassandro
Prime Video
The Cast
Gael García Bernal, born on November 30, 1978, is a renowned Mexican actor and producer. He has gained recognition for his exceptional performances in various films such as Bad Education, The Motorcycle Diaries (where he portrayed a young Che Guevara), Amores perros, Y tu mamá también, Babel, Coco, and Old. Additionally, he is well-known for his role as Rodrigo de Souza in the Amazon Studios streaming television series Mozart in the Jungle. Alongside Diego Luna, García Bernal co-founded Canana Films in Mexico City.
In 2005, García Bernal received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his outstanding portrayal in The Motorcycle Diaries. Furthermore, he achieved his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for his role in Mozart in the Jungle in 2016. Recognizing his impact, Time magazine included him in their annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in 2016. Moreover, The New York Times ranked him as the 25th greatest actor of the 21st century in 2020.
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