New, starring Gabriel Leone (Ferrari), addresses the life and career of Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest national idols in history
Netflix announced that Sennawhich addresses the life and career of Ayrton Sennaone of the biggest national idols in history, reached first place in the Global Top 10 of most watched non-English language series on the streaming platform last week.
With more than 53 million hours watched since its debut on November 29th, the miniseries was among the most watched productions in 58 countries, including Brazil. On social media, Netflix celebrated the success of the production:
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What is the story of Senna?
In six episodes, Senna shows the trajectory of overcoming, the disagreements, the joys and sadness of Ayrton Sennastarting from the beginning of his racing career, when he moved to England to compete in Formula Ford, until the tragic accident in Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix, which led to his death in 1994. Watch the trailer:
Who is in the new cast?
In addition to Gabriel Leone (Ferrari) as the pilot, the cast of Senna still has names like Kaya Scodelario (Skins), Alice Wegmann (RensgaHits!), Camila Márdila (What time does she come back?), Pamela Tomé (Pride and Passion), Gabriel Louchard (Men?) and Hugo Bonemer (The Law of Love). Check out who’s who below:
- Alice Wegman and Lilian de Vasconceloswife of Ayrton Senna between 1981 and 1982;
- Arnaud Viard (Lucky Strike in Paris) is Jean-Marie Balestredirector of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) between 1986 and 1993;
- Camila Márdila and Viviane Sennasister of Ayrton Senna;
- Gabriel Louchard and Galvão Buenosports narrator and friend of Ayrton Senna;
- Hugo Bonemer and Nelson PiquetBrazilian driver, three-time Formula 1 world champion in 1981, 1983 and 1987;
- Johannes Heinrichs (Harley Quinn: Blazing Shadows) is Niki LaudaAustrian driver, three-time Formula 1 world champion in 1975, 1977 and 1984 and technical consultant for Ferrari, in Formula 1, in the 1990s;
- Julia Foti (Then I’m the Crazy One) is Adriane Galisteummodel and presenter, who was the girlfriend of Ayrton Senna between 1993 and 1994;
- Kaya Scodelario and Laura Harrisonfictional character, inspired by journalists who followed the career of Senna;
- Marco Ricca (The Adventures of José and Durval) as Milton GT da Silvaknown as Miltãofather of Ayrton Senna;
- Matt Mella (Greek Salad) as Alain ProstFrench driver, four-time F1 world champion, 1985, 1986, 1989 and 1993, and one of Ayrton Senna’s main rivals in Formula 1;
- Pamela Tomé as Xuxa Meneghelpresenter and girlfriend of Ayrton Senna from 1988 to 1990;
- patrick kennedy (The Queen’s Gambit) as Ron Dennishead of the McLaren Formula 1 team, between 1980 and 2009;
- Steve Mackintosh (Games, Cheats and Two Smoking Barrels) as Frank Williamsfounder of the Williams Formula 1 team;
- Susana Ribeiro (The Two Irenes) is Neide Senna (Zaza), mother of Ayrton Senna;
- João Maestri as Rubens BarrichelloBrazilian F1 driver between 1993 and 2011; and
- Lucca Messer as Roland RatzenbergerAustrian F1 driver, remembered for his tragic accident during practice at the 1994 San Marino GP.
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Rolling Stone Brazil film special
Cinema is the theme of the new printed special from Rolling Stone Brazil. In a magazine dedicated to lovers of the seventh art, we interviewed Francis Ford Coppolawho turns 85 amid the release of his new film, Megalopolisa bold and million-dollar undertaking financed by himself.
Unshakable in the face of controversial reactions to the novelty, which took around 40 years to get off the ground, the filmmaker defends the cinema industry’s boldness in being creative and opens up, in plain Portuguese, about Brazil’s influence in his new film: “Alegria” .
The special also features conversations with Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello on I’m Still Herea chat about soundtracks with the maestro João Carlos Martinsan exclusive list with the 100 best films in history (50 national, 50 international), another list with the 101 greatest soundtracks in the history of cinema, a warm-up for Oscar 2025 and the release radar of Globoplay, Globo Filmes, O2 Play and O2 Filmes for the coming months.
The movie special Rolling Stone Brazil It is already on newsstands, but can also be purchased at the Perfil publisher’s store for R$29.90. Check it out:
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