Netflix unveils exclusive photos of character transformations in the Senna Series

Data:
25 de September de 2024

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Tempo de leitura:

4 minutos

Netflix has released the first images of the main characters from Senna, the highly anticipated series premiering worldwide on November 29, along with the official poster. The newly revealed photos showcase Gabriel Leone striking Ayrton Senna’s iconic pose in a red racing suit, holding his signature green-and-yellow helmet. Other images highlight key figures from Senna’s life, including his parents, friends, and his greatest on-track rival, Alain Prost, portrayed by actor Matt Mella.

Spanning six episodes, the miniseries delves into Ayrton’s inspiring journey, exploring his triumphs, struggles, joys, and heartbreaks like never before in fiction. The story begins with the Formula 1 champion’s early motorsport career, from karting to his move to England to compete in Formula Ford, culminating in the tragic accident at Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix.

The series is helmed by Vicente Amorim as showrunner, general director, and director, with Julia Rezende also directing. Senna is produced by Gullane and brought to life with the support of Senna Brands and the Senna family.

Meet the characters:

Ayrton Senna – Gabriel Leone
The Brazilian three-time Formula 1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna, was renowned for his extraordinary skill in challenging conditions, earning him recognition as one of the greatest drivers in motorsport history.

Lilian de Vasconcellos – Alice Wegmann
Ayrton Senna’s wife from 1981 to 1982.

Jean-Marie Balestre – Arnaud Viard 
President of the FIA (International Automobile Federation) from 1986 to 1993.

Viviane Senna –  Camila Márdila
Ayrton Senna’s sister.

Galvão Bueno – Gabriel Louchard
Brazilian sports commentator and a close friend of Ayrton Senna.

Nelson Piquet – Hugo Bonemer
A Brazilian driver and three-time Formula 1 World Champion (1981, 1983, and 1987).

Niki Lauda – Johannes Heinrichs
An Austrian driver, three-time Formula 1 World Champion (1975, 1977, and 1984), and technical consultant for Ferrari in the 1990s.

Adriane Galisteu – Julia Foti
A model and TV presenter who was Ayrton Senna’s girlfriend from 1993 to 1994.

Laura Harrison – Kaya Scodelario
A fictional character inspired by journalists who followed Senna’s career.

Miltão – Marco Ricca
Milton G. T. da Silva, known as “Miltão,” Ayrton Senna’s father.

Alain Prost – Matt Mella 
A French driver, four-time Formula 1 World Champion (1985, 1986, 1989, and 1993), and one of Ayrton Senna’s main rivals on the track.

Xuxa Meneghel – Pâmela Tomé 
A TV host and Ayrton Senna’s girlfriend from 1988 to 1990.

Ron Dennis – Patrick Kennedy 
Chefe da equipe McLaren na Fórmula 1,  entre 1980 e 2009

Frank Williams – Steven Mackintosh 
Founder of the Williams Formula 1 team.

Neyde Senna (Zaza) – Susana Ribeiro 
Ayrton Senna’s mother.

Rubens Barrichello – João Maestri
Brazilian Formula 1 driver from 1993 to 2011.

Roland Ratzenberger – Lucca Messer
An Austrian Formula 1 driver remembered for his tragic accident during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix qualifying session.

About Senna Series

Production: Fabiano Gullane and Caio Gullane
Head Writer: Gustavo Bragança
Written by: Álvaro Campos, Gustavo Bragança, Rafael Spínola, Thais Falcão, and Álvaro Mamute
Direction: Vicente Amorim and Júlia Rezende
General Direction: Vicente Amorim
Showrunner: Vicente Amorim

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