Pedro Penduko (film)

Pedro Penduko is an upcoming Philippine superhero film based on the re-imagined comic book Pedro Penduko: The Legend Begins by Regene Estolatan that is an original story and concept from Pedro Penduko written and illustrated by Francisco V. Coching. The story is under Epik Studios and the film rights will be distributed by Viva Films. It will be directed by Treb Monteras, and features James Reid as a 20–year old wimp Peter Harris, who was raised in the U.S. by his adoptive father that will embark a journey to the Philippines to search for a cure and to his mother, who has been cursed by the ruler of Eastern Kasamaan.

The film production of Pedro Penduko has no announcement yet for the release of the film.

Premise
Peter Harris (Reid), a 20–year old wimp that was raised in the U.S, will be embarking a journey in the Philippines after his father passes away due to an unknown incident, to search for his mother, only to stumble upon a mythical curse and evil force that destroys the town.

Cast

 * James Reid as Peter Harris / Pedro Penduko
 * Nadine Lustre as Maria Makiling
 * Devon Seron

Development
In August 10, 2017 during the History Convention Philippines that happened in World Trade Center in Pasay City, Philippines, Reid is chosen to play the role of a teenage Peter Harris, who was raised in the U.S. by his adoptive father.

Filming
In a post by Viva Artists Agency in their post via Instagram account in 2017, Reid has started his training with the use of lightsaber as a weapon for the film.

Release
The film started filming in 2017 up to present, but the production Viva Films has said that the release date of the film will be announced soon.