David Castañeda has been cast in the lead role of Chalino, an upcoming biopic about the legendary Mexican singer-songwriter Chalino Sánchez. The film will tell the story of Sánchez’s rise to fame and his tragic death in 1992.
Sánchez was born in Sinaloa, Mexico, and began his music career in the 1980s. He quickly gained a following for his corridos, which are traditional Mexican ballads that often tell stories of love, loss, and violence. Sánchez’s music was particularly popular with working-class Mexicans, who saw him as a voice for the voiceless.
In 1992, Sánchez was murdered in cold blood while performing at a concert in his hometown. His death remains unsolved, but many believe that he was killed by drug traffickers who were angry at him for singing about their activities.
Castañeda is best known for his roles in The Umbrella Academy, El Chicano, and Sicario: Day of the Soldado. He is a rising star in Hollywood, and his casting in Chalino is sure to generate a lot of excitement among fans of the late singer.
The film is set to begin production later this year. No release date has been announced yet.
