Costa Rica’s entertainment industry celebrates a new milestone with the entry of actor and content creator Pablo Leal into international cinematic dubbing. Leal has been officially confirmed as part of the Latin American voice cast of Sony Pictures International’s new animated production titled La Cabra (The Goat), scheduled for release in movie theaters on February 12.
Pablo Leal’s path to this project began on digital platforms, where the artist has stood out for adapting scenes from films and series using local expressions. This content caught the attention of Sony Pictures Central America staff, who submitted his work to regional directors.
According to Leal himself, what initially appeared to be a conventional audition resulted in a direct hiring: “We were told that we had already been selected as part of a Latin American–level casting,” explained the actor, who also holds the distinction of being the only Costa Rican representative in this regional-scale project.
In the film, Leal lends his voice to Gerardo (Gerald in the original version), an armadillo with a competitive personality and a passion for sports. The character serves as one of the main comedic supports and is a close friend of the story’s protagonist.
Due to current industry dynamics, the dubbing process was carried out through remote recording. The actor worked from his personal studio in his apartment, connected in real time with a dubbing director and a sound engineer based in Mexico. This methodology allowed local talent to be integrated into a high-level production without the need to travel outside the country.
The film La Cabra arrives with significant technical and commercial backing, having been produced by the same studio responsible for global hits such as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and K-Pop Demon Hunters. In addition, it features executive production by NBA superstar Stephen Curry, a detail that adds further appeal for sports audiences.
Leal will share credits with renowned figures in Latin American dubbing and entertainment, including Erika Buenfil, Faisy, Bárbara de Regil, Daniel Sosa, and Gerardo Vásquez. For the Costa Rican artist, this debut represents entry into the “big leagues” of animated cinema and opens a significant door for the voice acting community in Costa Rica, demonstrating that national talent is competitive in highly demanding international markets.
