Walcyr Carrasco’s declaration on the new reality of Rede Globo

Walcyr Carrasco’s declaration on the new reality of Rede Globo

For those who have been with Soap Opera Globo for years, he knows that the author’s change in the middle of a plot is rare and happens only in exceptional situations, such as health problems. After all, the titles writer usually dedicates himself to the last chapter to offer the entire work.




However, Walcyr Carrasco, one of the most renowned names in national dramaturgy, revealed that he adopted a new work format that contradicts this tradition.

Changes that veterans also surprises

Walcyr, known for his total dedication to the projects, said he “started taking this habit, writing a little and going to another author”.

He has already applied this method to two recent soap opera: “This best world!”, In which he wrote the first 30 chapters before passing responsibility for Mauro Wilson, and also in the Short Soap Operas project of Globo for the afternoon track.

In addition, Walcyr is still involved in creating the soap opera 21h, successor of “Three graces”, this time without the intention of sharing paternity with anyone, reaffirming his full commitment for the project.

This new way of working reflects an adaptation in the face of current television requests, which require agility and versatility. Therefore, the exchange of authors halfway, which once caused strangeness, now begins to be naturally seen by field professionals.

Transformations market and the struggle for transmission rights

This change in the way of creating soap work also occurs in a wider scenario than Brazilian television. Interestingly, the negotiations for the transmission rights of the 2026 world and Libertadores of 2027 are moving the market, requesting large investments.

In this way, the broadcasters seek strategies to remain competitive and the productions also follow this rhythm, either in the soap opera format or in the movement of the backstage.

With this, the audience can expect a TV in constant transformation, in which expert professionals, such as Walcyr Carrasco, reinven themselves to continue to provide stories of attention, even if the methods change.

Source: Terra

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