Move over, Dark Knight.
El Chicano guards the streets.
In an all-Hispanic cast, El Chicano will mark the first live-action Latino superhero movie.
The film stars Raul Castillo, Aimee Garcia, Jose Pablo Cantillo, David Castaneda, Marco Rodriguez, Sal Lopez, Marlene Forte, Kate del Castillo and George Lopez. It is directed by Ben Hernandez Bray.
Here’s a quick synopsis:
When LAPD Detective Diego Hernandez is assigned a career-making case investigating a vicious cartel, he uncovers links to his brother’s supposed suicide and a turf battle that’s about to swallow his neighborhood. Torn between playing by the book and seeking justice, he resurrects the masked street legend El Chicano. Now, out to take down his childhood buddy turned gang boss, he sets off a blood war to defend his city and avenge his brother’s murder.
El Chicano will be in theaters on May 3.
Check out the trailer above.