Scott Feinberg, editor of The Hollywood Reporter, placed The Secret Agent as a strong candidate for the main categories of the biggest film awards
Kleber Mendonça Filho (Nighthawk) is expected to be nominated for Best Director at the next Oscars, which takes place in March, for his work on The Secret Agent. At least that’s what you believe Scott Feinbergexecutive editor of awards coverage at The Hollywood Reporterwhich placed the filmmaker among five possible contenders for the award.
In this scenario, Mendonça Filho would fight against Paul Thomas Anderson put One Battle After Anotherfavorite vehicle for the prize; Chloe Zhao put Hamnet: Life Before Hamlet; Ryan Coogler put Sinners; and Joachim Trier put Sentimental Value. Check it out:
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Previously, Feinberg put Wagner Moura (Civil War), protagonist of the novelty, as favorite for the Best Actor award at the 2026 Oscars. Also according to the expert, The Secret Agent should compete for the Best Film statuette, the main category of the award.
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What is the story of The Secret Agent?
In The Secret Agent, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) is a university professor, who flees to Recife to escape government agents who are looking for him for subversive activities. However, upon arriving in the city, where he believes he is safe until he can flee the country with his young son, he discovers that he has been sworn to death by an old enemy.
In addition to Mourathe cast of The Secret Agent still has Maria Fernanda Cândido (Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets), Gabriel Leone (Senna), Alice Carvalho (Cangaço Novo), Isabel Zuaa (The Devil’s Knot), Rubens Santos (Aquarius), Udo Kier (Nighthawk), Thomas Aquinas (Crime DNA), Suzy Lopes (Paloma), Lyre Buddha (Heavier Is the Sky), Carlos Francisco (Mars One), Wilson Rabelo (Bandit: Number One) and Laura Lufési.
When does it debut The Secret Agent?
In addition to driving, Kleber Mendonça Filho is also responsible for the roadmap The Secret Agentwhich premieres on November 6, 2025 in Brazilian cinemas. Tickets are now on sale. Watch the new trailer below:
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