Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
- Director: Aitch Alberto
- Writer: Aitch Alberto, Benjamin Alire Sáenz
- Producer: Aitch Alberto, Meredith Bagby, David Boies, Eugenio Derbez, Nicole Flores, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Odell, Chris Parker, Zack Schiller, Kyra Sedgwick, Dylan Sellers, Valerie Stadler
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an upcoming movie based of the coming-of-age young adult novel by American author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Set in El Paso, Texas in 1987, the novel follows two Mexican-American teenagers, Aristotle "Ari" Mendoza and Dante Quintana, their friendship, and their struggles with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality, and family relationships.
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Cast & Characters
Luna Blaise (as Elena Tellez)
Kevin Alejandro (as Sam Quintana)
Eugenio Derbez (as Jaime Mendoza)
Eva Longoria (as Soledad Quintana)
Veronica Falcón (as Liliana Mendoza)
Isabella Gomez (as Gina Navarro)
Marlene Forte (as Tia Ophelia)
Max Pelayo (as Aristotle Mendoza)
Reese Gonzales (as Dante Quintana)
Juliocesar Chavez (as Shower Boy)
Emiliano Torres (as Tio Juanito)
Maynor Alvarado (as Julian Enriquez)
Melissa Macedo (as Elvira 'Vers' Mendoza)
Hanani Taylor (as Susie Byrd)
Jose Diaz (as Charlie Escobedo)
Martin Morales (as Mr. Rodriguez)
Horacio Abaroa (as Lifeguard)
Juan Martinez (as Charcoaler Employee 1)
Michelle Macedo (as Emilia 'Emmy' Mendoza)
Diego Parra (as Daniel)
Alejandro De Anda (as Shower Boy)
Marcelo Olivas (as Old Drunk)
Sam Bayaraa (as Lifeguard)
Natalie Camunas (as Nurse)
Franklin Mejia (as Shower Boy)