Rafael Albarrán’s latest project is headed to cable…

HBO Latino has acquired Lupe, the LGBTQ drama starring the Puerto Rican actor and writer.

Lupe, written and co-directed by André Phillips and Charles Vuolo in consultation from trans artist Celia Harrison who also appears in the movie, shines a light on the complex story of a Cuban immigrant (Albarrán) struggling with their transgender identity while searching for their missing sister (Lucerys Medina) in New York City’s underground sex industry.

Lupe will premiere on February 26 on HBO Latino and be available to stream on HBO Max.