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Guitarricadelafuente Joined La Bola Negra Before Its Script Was Written
Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente joined the film La Bola Negra before its script was written, after hearing about his character, Sebastián.
The 29-year-old performer said he trusted the film’s co-writers and co-directors, Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known as Los Javis.
He was already a fan of their work, which helped him decide to accept the role.
He also wrote the original song “La Nieve” for the film, drawing inspiration from the poetry of Federico García Lorca.
The drama follows Sebastián, and the experience gave Guitarricadelafuente a chance to move from music into acting.
La Bola Negra is set to arrive on Netflix on December 2.
Its release comes as the film is described as an awards-season frontrunner.
Guitarricadelafuente said he accepted a role in La Bola Negra before its script had been written.
The Spanish singer-songwriter said only the character of Sebastián had been conceived when he agreed to join the film.
He said he trusted co-writers and co-directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known as Los Javis.
He also wrote the film’s original song, “La Nieve,” inspired by its focus on poet Federico García Lorca.
La Bola Negra is scheduled to arrive on Netflix on Dec. 2.
- Who
- Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente, whose real name is Álvaro Lafuente Calvo.
- What
- He joined La Bola Negra before its script was written and wrote its original song, “La Nieve.
- When
- He said he agreed to the role before the script was written. He discussed it at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala on Nov. 7.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- He wanted to participate in the film and trusted its co-writers and co-directors, Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Guitarricadelafuente agreed to join La Bola Negra when only the idea of Sebastián had been developed.
He discussed his role and the film at the LACMA Art+Film Gala.
La Bola Negra is scheduled to arrive on Netflix.
- Film
- La Bola Negra
- Character
- Sebastián
- Co-writers and co-directors
- Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known as Los Javis
- Original song
- La Nieve
- Streaming release
- Netflix, Dec. 2
What people are saying
The truth is that I said yes to this role a bit blindly because the script wasn't written yet
There was only the idea of the character of Sebastián and for me it was like a gift from heaven to be able to participate in this film.
They knew they could count on me without me having the story in mind—they already knew I could do it
It was something that made me immediately say yes.