Saúl Armendáriz is a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, Texas. Always cast as the runt in the macho world of Mexican Lucha Libre, he rises to international stardom after he creates the character ‘Cassandro, The Exótico!,’ the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.”

Gael García Bernal (Cassandro)

Sabrina, also known as the wrestler “Lady Anarquía,” is Cassandro’s professional trainer and friend. She slowly but surely, helps him find the courage to undergo a transformation to come out as he truly is, in and out of the ring. She has a great amount of empathy, but do not mistake her kindness for weakness.

Roberta Colindrez (Sabrina)

The closest person to Saúl is his mother, Yocasta. A strong woman who has had her fair share of family issues, but who does her best to provide a loving and accepting home for her son.

Perla De La Rosa (Yocasta)

Lorenzo is Cassandro’s agent and booker. He is larger than life and a visionary, having seen something in Cassandro when no one else did.

Joaquín Cosío (Lorenzo)

Cassandro’s secret lover is fellow Lucha Libre wrestler, Gerardo. A man full of contradictions, and who truly lives in the gray. He’s a very proud husband and father but represses his sexuality.

Raúl Castillo (Gerardo)

El Hijo del Santo, or the Son of the Saint, is a national hero and son of the wrestling legend El Santo. Cassandro has had many honors, but wrestling at the Palacio del los Deportes alongside El Hijo del Santo was one of the highlights.

El Hijo del Santo

Lorenzo’s eager and charismatic assistant who is assigned to cover any of Cassandro’s needs. Felipe and Cassandro develop a special connection that seems to extend beyond work.

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Felipe)

MEET THE CHARACTERS

Gael García Bernal delivers an extraordinary performance as ‘Cassandro, The Exótico!’

International Stardom

Sabrina sees the incredible amount of talent in Cassandro, but also a person who needs a lot of guidance to become who she senses he wants to become.

Dynamic Duo

Cassandro’s mother, Yocasta. Proud, fierce, and complex.

A Loving Mother

Lorenzo makes a smart business deal by investing in Cassandro.

Making A Deal

Gerardo hides his true self - under the radar and in the dark.

Living in the Gray

Cassandro and El Hijo Del Santo wrestle at the Palacio del los Deportes.

Wrestling with a Legend

Felipe makes sure that Cassandro has everything he needs.

Work-Life Balance

Film Stills

Gael receiving hair and make-up touch-ups between scenes.

Touch-Ups

“I want Cassandro to be a fantastic experience for international audiences to discover this world and its complexity through this absolutely fascinating character. I’m truly excited for everyone to see it.” - Roger Ross Williams

A Dedicated Filmmaker

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny) with director Roger Ross Williams.

Looking On

Golden Globe-winner Gael García Bernal (Cassandro, Executive Producer) with Oscar and Emmy-winner Roger Ross Williams (Director, Co-Writer).

Gael García Bernal (Cassandro)

Behind the Scenes

International Stardom

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