Hulu's La Máquina is finally here, and here is a complete cast and character guide for the Spanish language boxing show. Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna are reuniting once again for the six-episode miniseries that follows the story of boxer Esteban "La Máquina" Osuna and his manager Andy Lujan. The series has received critical acclaim, with the performances being one of the most beloved parts, and here is who stars in Hulu's La Máquina.
La Máquina follows an aging boxer who, after finding it harder to schedule matches, gets involved with a criminal organization. Esteban's manager gets him tied up with a plot where, if Esteban doesn't lose his next match, he and his manager will be killed. The sports crime drama is one of Hulu's best shows of 2024, with the show having an all-star cast.
Gael García Bernal As Esteban “La Máquina” Osuna
Born On November 30, 1978
- Active Since: 1989
Actor: Gael García Bernal was born on November 30, 1978 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, with him starting out in soap operas before getting his big break in The Revenant director Alejandro González Iñárritu's first feature film, Amores perros. Bernal then went on to be one of the stars of Alfonso Cuarón's Y tu mamá también in 2001, cementing him as a Spanish-language movie star. Gael García Bernal has continued starring in Spanish language films as well as some hit English language films like Coco, Old, and Werewolf by Night.
Notable Movies/TV Shows
Movie/TV Show Title | Role |
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Amores perros | Octavio |
Y tu mamá también | Julio Zapata |
Babel | Santiago |
Coco | Héctor Rivera |
Old | Guy Cappa |
Werewolf by Night | Jack Russell |
Character: In Hulu's La Máquina, Gael García Bernal stars as the titular boxer, Esteban "La Máquina" Osuna. Esteban is an aging boxer who skews a bit older than most of his opponents, but that doesn't hinder his energy or fighting spirit. However, Esteban gets wrapped up with the world of crime, with him being told that he has to throw a fight. If not, Esteban and his manager will be killed.
Diego Luna As Andy Lujan
Born On December 29, 1979
- Active Since: 1987
Actor: Diego Luna was born on December 29, 1979 in Toluca, Mexico and had his big break alongside his La Máquina co-star in 2001's Y tu mamá también. Like Bernal, Diego Luna has continues to appear in Spanish language projects alongside English language ones, with the actor appearing in The Terminal, Milk, The Book of Life, If Beale Street Could Talk, and more. On top of that, Luna has become especially popular for his role in the Star Wars franchise, where he plays Cassian Andor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the Andor Disney+ series.
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Notable Movies/TV Shows
Movie/TV Show Title | Role |
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Y tu mamá también | Tenoch Iturbide |
Milk | Jack Lira |
The Book of Life | Manolo Sanchez |
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Cassian Andor |
If Beale Street Could Talk | Pedrocito |
Andor | Cassian Andor |
Character: In La Máquina, Diego Luna plays Andy Lujan, the best friend and manager of Esteban "La Máquina" Osuna. Andy's slimy personality and shady business practices make him an interesting addition to Esteban's circle, with him helping the boxer get involved with the world of crime after it becomes harder to find matches for him. On top of being a manager, Andy is known for his odd appearance, hairpiece, and bribery, something that gets him in trouble throughout the show.
Eiza González As Irasema
Born On January 30, 1990
- Active Since: 2007
Actor: Eiza González was born on January 30, 1990 in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico, and is a singer and actor who had her big break in the Nickelodeon series Sueña conmigo. The actress than made the transition to feature films, appearing in major movies like Jem and the Holograms, Baby Driver, Alita: Battle Angel, Hobbs and Shaw, Godzilla vs. Kong, and more.
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Notable Movies/TV Shows
Movie/TV Show Title | Role |
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Sueña conmigo | Clara Molina / Roxy Pop |
Amores verdaderos | Nikki Brizz Balvanera |
Baby Driver | Monica "Darling" Costello |
Alita: Battle Angel | Nyssiana |
Hobbs & Shaw | Magarita / Madame M |
3 Body Problem | Dr. Augustina "Auggie" Salazar |
Character: In La Máquina, Eiza González plays Irasema, the ex-wife of Andy Lujan. However, Irasema is also a reporter who becomes interested in covering the story of Esteban and Andy's invovlement with the criminal underworld, wrapping her up in the main story of the series.
La Máquina Supporting Cast & Characters
Who Else Is In The Hulu Show?
Jorge Perugorría As Sixto: The coach of Esteban who is constantly supporting the aging boxer.
Karina Gidi As Carlota: Andy's current wife at the time of La Máquina.
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La Máquina
TV-MA
Drama
Sports
Boxer Esteban “La Máquina” Osuna struggles to revive his career after a devastating loss, with the help of his manager, Andy Luja. As a dangerous organization threatens their efforts, Esteban must confront personal demons and protect his family, including his ex-wife, who becomes entangled in the dark side of boxing.
- Cast
- Gael García Bernal , Diego Luna , Eiza González , Lucía Méndez , Raúl Briones , Christopher Evangelou , Juan Carlos Huguenin , Andrés Delgado , Luis Gnecco , Jorge Perugorría , Karina Gidi , Sandra Quiróz , David Diamante , Dariam Coco
- Character(s)
- Esteban La Máquina Osuna , Andy Lujan , Irasema , Josefina , Juan Carlos , Harry Felix , Memo de la Peña , Raúl , Facundo , Sixto , Carlota , Doctora Liu , Ring Announcer
- Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- Seasons
- 1
- Main Genre
- Drama