Antonio Banderas Leads 'Above and Below' — Another Zorro, but Darker and More Ruthless
High seas, danger, and suspense collide in Banderas’s gripping new thriller.
Antonio Banderas is trading his iconic black leather boots for something a bit wetter — the open sea. According to Variety, the legendary actor is set to lead Above and Below, an action-packed thriller full of twists, currently filming in Spain.
Alongside Banderas stars Disney alum Laura Marano (Austin & Ally, Lady Bird), plus Christina Ochoa and Mario Tardon, rounding out a strong cast ready to dive into danger.
The film’s premise is simple yet intense: a group of friends’ vacation turns deadly when violent criminals attack them on the water. With nowhere to run, Marano’s Tatiana must find a way to escape and save her friends.
Meanwhile, Banderas plays Burns — a "broad-shouldered, cold-eyed" man whose mere presence commands respect and fear. Calculating and methodical, Burns adds a dark, gripping layer to the unfolding chaos.
Fans familiar with Banderas’s action legacy will spot echoes of his legendary Zorro — a character marked by strength, cunning, and a fierce sense of justice. But Burns isn’t a masked hero; he’s a man shaped by violence and cold resolve, giving Banderas room to explore a darker, more ruthless persona.
Above and Below promises to be a thrilling addition to Banderas’s action repertoire — a high-stakes survival story with the kind of twists only a master actor like him can pull off. Keep an eye out — this sea voyage might just be his most intense yet.
