The Wig (2026)
La peluca
Director: Emiliano Rocha Minter
Cast: Luis Gerardo Méndez, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Silverio Palacios, María Evoli, Gabino Rodríguez
A struggling filmmaker named Silvestre gets a shot at turning his career around when a wealthy man called Ricky invites him for a meeting. Hoping to finally catch a break, Silvestre pitches his ambitious vision—a sprawling Mexican historical epic running over three hours, centered on the life of Benito Juárez. The sit-down is set at Ricky’s remote mansion, hours outside the city. Silvestre shows up full of excitement, only to discover nothing goes according to plan—and he’s been set up for an elaborate, humiliating prank.
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The Wig, originally titled La Peluca, is a 2026 Spanish-language comedy about a struggling filmmaker who gets an opportunity to pitch an ambitious historical drama about Benito Juárez to a wealthy potential investor. The premise places artistic ambition, money, and filmmaking itself at the center of the story.
Emiliano Rocha Minter directed and wrote the film, with María Evoli, Daniel Giménez Cacho, and Luis Gerardo Méndez in leading roles. Its industry-focused setup gives the comedy a self-aware perspective on the difficulties of getting ambitious projects made.
- Emiliano Rocha Minter directed and wrote the film.
- María Evoli, Daniel Giménez Cacho, and Luis Gerardo Méndez star.
- The original Spanish title is La Peluca.
- IMDb listed an early 7.6/10 rating from a small sample.
- The story centers on a filmmaker trying to finance a historical drama about Benito Juárez.