Pedro Pan (film)

Pedro Pan
Directed byRichie Adams
Screenplay by
  • Richie Adams
  • Bart Gavigan
Story byCarlos José Alvarez
Based onOperation Pedro Pan
Produced by
  • Steve Shapiro
  • Carlos José Alvarez
  • Ken Whitney
  • Richie Adams
Starring
Music byCarlos José Alvarez
Production
company
At Speed Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pedro Pan is an upcoming American historical drama film directed by Richie Adams. Adams also wrote the screenplay with Bart Gavigan from a story by composer Carlos José Alvarez. The film is based on Operation Pedro Pan, where Cuban parents sent their children to the United States to escape the Castro regime. The film stars Néstor Carbonell, Allen Leech, Danny Pino, Paz Vega, and Andy García.

Cast

Production

Carlos José Alvarez wrote the story for a film based on Operation Pedro Pan, which was further developed to a full screenplay by Bart Gavigan and Richie Adams, the latter of whom would also direct the film. The project was first reported in October 2025, and the cast included Néstor Carbonell, Allen Leech, Danny Pino, Paz Vega, and Andy García.[1] Annabelle Wallis and Yara Martinez had joined the cast that same month as well.[2][3] Additional casting announced while in production included Héctor Medina, Yul Vazquez, Tony Plana, Carlos Gomez, Selenis Leyva, Arian Cartaya, and Garret Dillahunt.[4]

Principal photography began in November 2025 in Mexico.[4] Businesses in Mérida, Yucatán underwent location dressing to serve as 1960s Havana, which included classic cars from the era.[5]

References

  1. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 15, 2025). "Néstor Carbonell, Allen Leech, Danny Pino, Paz Vega & Andy Garcia Set for Historical Thriller Pedro Pan". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2025). "Annabelle Wallis Joins Historical Thriller Pedro Pan". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 28, 2025). "Yara Martinez Latest to Join Historical Thriller Pedro Pan". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
  4. ^ a b Kay, Jeremy (November 13, 2025). "Héctor Medina among cast additions to Néstor Carbonell, Andy Garcia child rescue thriller Pedro Pan". Screen Daily. Media Business Insight.
  5. ^ "Hollywood Returns to Mérida for Refugee Drama Pedro Pan". Yucatán Magazine. Roof Cat Media. November 8, 2025. Archived from the original on November 17, 2025.