Gael Garcia Bernal to Star as Zorro in Zorro Reborn
Posted 02.17.12 by Lindsey
The search for the new Zorro in the upcoming movie, Zorro Reborn, is over for 20th Century Fox. Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal has been cast as the ever famous swordsman in this futuristic reboot of the Zorro legend. Although Bernal is not that well known in the U.S., he has made quite a name for himself in the Spanish film community, with movies like Y Tu Mama Tambien, Bad Education, Motorcycle Diaries, and Babel. His quite diverse résumé makes Bernal a unique pick for this character, especially because he has been known to push boundaries in his previous roles.
Considering this upcoming project will be so different from past, more traditional, renditions of the Zorro story, Bernal is sure to deliver a unique approach to the character. This will also be huge exposure for the actor since he has shied away from becoming too involved in mainstream American movies in the past; but depending on how things work out, Antonio Banderas may have new competition as the go-to Spanish actor in Hollywood.
According to Variety, the project has yet to find a director and the details are scarce, but filming is said to be set in California or Mexico.