Ricky Martin is revealed as a surprise cast member and executive producer for Gael García Bernal’s new film, Hombre al Agua. The announcement comes alongside the film’s first trailer and an image, ahead of its upcoming festival run.

According to the outlets, the film premieres at Venice and then plays at Toronto for its North American debut next month. One source notes that Martin’s role is previously unannounced and that it marks his first fully Spanish-language screen appearance in more than two decades. Both outlets frame his involvement as part of a broader production engagement, with Martin credited not only as cast but also in an executive producer capacity.

The reporting focuses on different emphasis: one highlights the significance of Martin’s language milestone and the surprise nature of the casting, while the other stresses the timing and visibility of the reveal tied to the trailer, image, and festival premieres.