Gina Rodriguez reunites with Justin Baldoni for her directorial debut House of Guerrero! Get production news, plot details, and crew updates.
Golden Globe winner Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin, Not Dead Yet) is stepping behind the camera to make her theatrical feature directorial debut with House of Guerrero. Co-created by Rodriguez and screenwriter Bernardo Cubría (Acapulco), the upcoming sports drama marks a major professional reunion between Rodriguez and her former Jane the Virgin co-star Justin Baldoni (It Ends With Us), who joins the project as a lead producer. Co-financed by Wayfarer Studios, 1Community, HarbourView Media Group, and Clare LoCicero, principal photography kicked off in California in September 2026 with worldwide sales handled by UTA Independent Film Group.
Key Information
- Movie Title: House of Guerrero
- Director: Gina Rodriguez (Theatrical Feature Debut)
- Screenwriter: Bernardo Cubría (Based on an original story by Rodriguez and Cubría)
- Production Companies: Wayfarer Studios, 1Community, I Can And I Will Productions
- Producers: Justin Baldoni, Andrew Calof, Scott Budnick, Ameet Shukla, Gina Rodriguez, Molly Breeskin
- Sales Agent: UTA Independent Film Group
- Genre: Sports Drama, Latino Community Story, Action
- Official Social Platforms: Gina Rodriguez Official Instagram, Wayfarer Studios Official Site
What Is the Plot of House of Guerrero?
The narrative centers on resilience, second chances, and the mental health side of elite sports.
- A Stripped Ambition: The story follows a gifted young fighter whose promising boxing career comes to an abrupt halt right before reaching his prime.
- One Final Fight: After losing the life he built around the sport, the protagonist receives one last high-stakes opportunity to step back inside the ring and reclaim his legacy.
- Centering Latino Heroes: Designed as a modern sports drama for a new generation, the film spotlights the deep influence of Latino culture in professional boxing, bringing authentic community stories to the forefront.
Who Is Building the Fight Sequences and Creative Team Behind the Movie?
Rodriguez has assembled a powerhouse lineup of industry veterans to ensure the in-ring action matches the film's emotional depth.
- Blockbuster Fight Choreographers: The movie features fight choreography from Clayton J. Barber (Creed III, Black Panther) and Eric Brown (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, The Matrix Resurrections).
- Reuniting 'Jane the Virgin' Favorites: The collaboration marks the first time Rodriguez and Baldoni have worked together on a feature film since concluding their five-season run as Jane Villanueva and Rafael Solano on the hit CW series.
- Evolution of the Project: Originally conceived in 2021 under the working title Guerrero as a partnership with professional boxer Ryan Garcia, the project evolved into an expanded narrative backed by 1Community and Wayfarer Studios.
Stay tuned for official casting announcements, behind-the-scenes clips, and release dates on the official Wayfarer Studios Portal.