So the next time you hear weeping by the Magdalena River, listen closely. If the wail sounds like a raspy "¡Oiga, pues!" —run. Or better yet, stay and buy him a tinto . He’s earned it.

The name (often misspelled as "la piedra") is linked to a major international legal case from 2011 involving child pornography.

On the other hand, this casting would also present opportunities for creative storytelling and innovative filmmaking. The film could explore themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Escobar's presence would undoubtedly generate buzz and attract a large audience, potentially introducing the legend of La Llorona to a new generation of viewers.

In the Colombian version, La Llorona is not just a guilty mother; she is often a figure of colonial resistance or a cursed aristocrat. Colombian folklore describes her as having a hollow face, long wet hair, and a cry that sounds like a modern ambulance siren mixed with a dying animal. Pablo La Piedra has stated in interviews that he wants to strip away the romanticism. "My Llorona will not be beautiful," he said in a rare 2023 interview. "She will be decay. She will be the river itself, rotting and weeping."

La participación de Pablo La Piedra en la producción de una nueva versión de "La Llorona" representa un paso importante en la promoción de la cultura colombiana a través del cine. Con un cuidadoso proceso de casting y una producción que busca capturar la esencia del mito, este proyecto tiene el potencial de convertirse en un éxito tanto en Colombia como en el extranjero, contribuyendo a la difusión de la cultura latinoamericana y al enriquecimiento del cine regional.