Daniel Padilla’s return to film was announced during the “New Movie Alert” media conference on Thursday, April 27, a day after his 28th birthday. Debuting his new red hairdo at the event, the actor-singer said he is thrilled about his upcoming projects.
The 28-year-old actor is making a grand comeback to the big screen as he’s set to headline three films with John Arcilla, Zanjoe Marudo, and his long-term girlfriend, Kathryn Bernardo.
Padilla will show off his comedic chops with Zanjoe Marudo in the film “Nang Mapagod si Kamatayan,” which is based on a short story with the same name by National Artist on Film and Broadcast Ricky Lee.
LOOK: Daniel Padilla will also work with "Dirty Linen" star Zanjoe Marudo for the film "Nang Mapagod si Kamatayan," which is based on a short story by National Artist on Film and Broadcast Ricky Lee. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/B9No0mfDSG
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According to the “2 Good 2 Be True” star, the movie would revolve around the “beauty of life.” Screenplay writer Carmi Raymundo revealed that Padilla immediately accepted the project upon hearing the title.
“Hindi na kami nag-pitch. Totoo ‘yun, noong title pa lang. Hindi ko pa alam [na sinulat pala siya ni Ricky Lee]. ‘Yung title na ‘Nang Mapagod si Kamatayan,’ parang [na-curious ako]. Then noong sinabi na si Ricky Lee, ito na ‘yun,” he said.
The new buddy comedy film, directed by the talented Dan Villegas. Working alongside Raymundo and creative manager Vanessa Valdez, the production and release of the movie are set to take place in 2023.
‘The Guest’
Padilla will be dipping his toes into the psychological suspense genre with the upcoming film “The Guest,” where he will be sharing the spotlight with the award-winning Arcilla.
SUPREMO AND HENERAL 🔥
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LOOK: Daniel Padilla reveals he will star in the Jerrold Tarog-helmed film "The Guest" with award-winning actor John Arcilla, which will be produced by Black Sheep Productions. | 📷: Screengrab from ABS-CBN Star Cinema/Youtube via @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/L2PdtcvEQW
When asked about working with the “Heneral Luna” star, Padilla said he’s “very excited” to work with an actor of the former’s caliber.
“I am very excited na gawin ‘tong film kasi napakahusay na aktor [si John Arcilla], and kung ganyan ang makakatrabaho mo, it just pushes you to do better pa,” he said.
Untitled KathNiel film
Daniel Padilla also shared that he and Kathryn Bernardo will be reuniting for an upcoming film, which will be directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and is set to premiere in 2024. The details of the project are still unknown, but fans are eagerly anticipating their reunion six years after the success of their hit film "The Hows of Us."
