Matteo Guidicelli replaces James Reid as Pedro Penduko in upcoming film
Matteo Guidicelli will replace James Reid in the titular role in the upcoming film “Penduko,” following Reid’s withdrawal from the project due to injuries.
Viva Artists Agency broke the news via Twitter yesterday, Oct. 22.
#MatteoisPENDUKO!
Matteo Guidicelli is Pedro Penduko in the upcoming film #PENDUKO directed by Jason Paul Laxamana. Filming soon. @mateoguidicelli @jplaxamana pic.twitter.com/Gwj1DfB3VE— VAA (@VivaArtists) October 22, 2019
Meanwhile, Jason Paul Laxamana, who will be helming the new project, took to Instagram yesterday to express his excitement for the film.
“Thrilled to be working with @matteog in this reimagining of Francisco Coching’s #PENDUKO,” he said.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B37AddYnZYR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Viva Artists Agency also shared moments from Guidicelli’s training for the ucpoming film, which showed him practicing fighting sequences.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B36-yQCBgmp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Guidicelli now joins the roster of actors who have portrayed the Filipino superhero character in the past, including Efren Reyes Sr., Ramon Zamora and Janno Gibbs.
Prior to being cast as Pedro Penduko, Guidicelli starred in the recent surf drama “Mina-Anud” alongside Dennis Trillo and Jerald Napoles. /ra
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