Sources close to the PORTO RICO production have confirmed that open casting calls were held at multiple locations across Puerto Rico.
Calls were reportedly held in San Juan, Ponce, and Mayagüez, seeking Puerto Rican actors of various ages for supporting and background roles.
The casting process reflects the production's stated commitment to authentic Puerto Rican representation both in front of and behind the camera.
Hundreds of actors are reported to have auditioned, with callbacks ongoing.