Meet the Cast of ‘La Bola Negra’ (with Pictures)

The 2026 Spanish drama film ‘La Bola Negra‘, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, presents an expansive exploration of identity across three distinct eras in Spain. Based on an unfinished manuscript by Federico García Lorca and Alberto Conejero’s play ‘La Piedra Oscura’, the narrative interweaves connected storylines set in 1932, 1937, and 2017. The production features an ensemble cast ranging from international screen legends to debut performers who represent three generations of characters. The following entries highlight the confirmed cast members and the roles they portray throughout the film.

Guitarricadelafuente

Spanish singer-songwriter Álvaro Lafuente Calvo, known professionally as Guitarricadelafuente, makes his feature film acting debut in ‘La Bola Negra’. He portrays Sebastián, a young musician conscripted into the Nationalist forces during the 1937 segment of the Spanish Civil War. Within the storyline, Sebastián is assigned to guard a Republican captive named Rafael, leading to an evolving relationship between the two soldiers. In addition to his lead performance, the artist composed and performed the film’s original theme song titled “La Nieve”.

Miguel Bernardeau

Miguel Bernardeau portrays the historical figure Rafael Rodríguez Rapún in the 1937 wartime segment of ‘La Bola Negra’. The character is a wounded Republican soldier and former companion of Federico García Lorca who is held captive in a military hospital. His interactions with Sebastián form the core dramatic narrative adapted from Alberto Conejero’s theatrical work ‘La Piedra Oscura’. Bernardeau previously gained international recognition for his leading role as Guzmán Nunier Osuna in the Spanish television series ‘Élite’. The actor also appeared in the mystery television series ‘1899’ and the action-adventure series ‘Zorro’.

Carlos González

Carlos González stars as Alberto, the central protagonist of the contemporary storyline set in 2017. Alberto is an archivist and former playwright who unearths an unexpected inheritance from his late grandfather. His investigation into long-buried family documents leads him to discover historical links to Federico García Lorca’s unfinished writings. González previously starred as the fictionalized lead in the autobiographical comedy-drama series ‘Maricón Perdido’. He also collaborated with directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi on their biographical drama series ‘Veneno’.

Milo Quifes

Milo Quifes makes his screen debut as Carlos, the focal character of the 1932 narrative thread. Set in Granada, his storyline follows a young man seeking admission into an exclusive gentlemen’s social casino. Carlos is rejected through a black-ball voting procedure due to prejudice surrounding his sexual orientation. This segment of ‘La Bola Negra’ serves as an adaptation of the surviving four-page manuscript left behind by Federico García Lorca.

Lola Dueñas

Lola Dueñas portrays Teresa, the mother of Alberto in the 2017 timeline of ‘La Bola Negra’. Teresa maintains a strained relationship with her son until the passing of her father forces them to confront family secrets. The actress previously collaborated with directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi on the television drama series ‘La Mesías’. Dueñas is a two-time Goya Award winner recognized for her roles in films such as ‘The Sea Inside’ and ‘Volver’.

Penélope Cruz

Academy Award winner Penélope Cruz makes a featured appearance as Nené Romero in the 1937 segment. Nené is a theatrical cuplé performer who sings for soldiers stationed behind the front lines during the Spanish Civil War. Cruz performs two musical numbers in the production, including the period songs “Las tardes del Ritz” and “Batallón de modistillas”. The actress previously earned international acclaim for her performances in feature films including ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’, ‘Volver’, and ‘Parallel Mothers’.

Glenn Close

Glenn Close appears in the 2017 narrative as Isabelle Durand, an American literary historian and Lorca scholar. Durand authored a biographical study on the poet and meets with Alberto to help authenticate his family documents. Close performs her dialogue in Spanish for the sequence, which was filmed on location in Spain. The actress is an eight-time Academy Award nominee recognized for starring in feature films such as ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons’.

Antonio de la Torre

Antonio de la Torre portrays Vicente, the conservative father of Carlos in the 1932 timeline. Vicente urges his son to conform to high-society expectations and actively pressures him to secure entry into the local social casino. De la Torre is a prominent Spanish actor who holds the record for the most Goya Award nominations in history. He previously won Goya Awards for his leading roles in the feature films ‘Dark Blue Almost Black’ and ‘The Realm’.

Natalia de Molina

Natalia de Molina portrays Valentina, the sister of Carlos in the 1932 section of the film. Valentina provides a supportive familial presence within the household as her brother faces increasing social rejection in Granada. De Molina is a two-time Goya Award winner recognized for her roles in the films ‘Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed’ and ‘Food and Shelter’. She has also appeared in Spanish television productions, including the historical drama series ‘La Catedral del Mar’.

Albert Pla

Catalan musician and actor Albert Pla plays Pascual, a Nationalist military officer in the 1937 timeline. Pascual oversees the isolated military outpost where conscripted soldiers, including Sebastián, are stationed during the conflict. Pla previously collaborated with the directing duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi in the television drama series ‘La Mesías’. Outside of his music career, he has appeared in Spanish feature films such as ‘Airbag’ and ‘A Gun in Each Hand’.

Yenesi

Asturian artist and performer Yenesi appears in the supporting role of Goyita in ‘La Bola Negra’. Goyita acts as a companion who provides lighter comedic moments within the broader dramatic narrative. The role marks Yenesi’s transition into feature filmmaking after building a public following through digital media and podcasts. She previously appeared in the musical comedy television series ‘Mariliendre’, which was also produced under the Suma Content banner.

Lorenzo Zurzolo

Italian actor Lorenzo Zurzolo portrays Riccardo in the wartime timeline of ‘La Bola Negra’. His character interacts with the conscripts stationed near the front lines as international forces participate in the conflict. Zurzolo gained international recognition for his starring role as Niccolò Rossi Govender in the Italian teen drama series ‘Baby’. He has also appeared in notable screen projects such as the feature film ‘Under the Riccione Sun’ and the television series ‘Prisma’.

Julio Torres

Julio Torres portrays Juan Pablo, the romantic partner of Alberto in the 2017 storyline. Juan Pablo offers personal support to Alberto as the archivist delves deeper into his family history. Torres is a Salvadoran comedian, writer, and filmmaker who earned Emmy nominations for his work on the sketch comedy series ‘Saturday Night Live’. He also co-created and starred in the comedy series ‘Los Espookys’ and directed the feature film ‘Problemista’.

Alberto Cortés

Dramatist and theatre director Alberto Cortés portrays the renowned Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca. Cortés appears during flashback sequences that illuminate Lorca’s creative life and his relationship with Rafael Rodríguez Rapún. Known for his work in contemporary stage performance, Cortés gained critical recognition for writing and directing the theatre production ‘Analphabet’. ‘La Bola Negra’ marks his debut performance as an actor in a feature film.

Mona Martínez

Mona Martínez plays a dual allegorical role credited as the old woman and the snow. Her character embodies symbolic motifs of memory and mortality that connect the historical events across the film’s three timelines. Martínez previously earned a Goya Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the thriller film ‘Adiós’. She also collaborated with the directing duo on the biographical drama series ‘Veneno’ and starred in the television series ‘La Novia Gitana’.

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