Rodrigo Santoro, Bruno Mazzeo, and Lucas Agrcola Will Star in 'Brasil 70 - A Saga do Tri'

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Rodrigo Santoro, Bruno Mazzeo, and Lucas Agr cola Will Star in Brasil 70 - A Saga do Tri

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17 July 2025

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Filming is underway for the scripted Netflix miniseries about the 1970 World Cup

Rodrigo Santoro (Jo o Saldanha), Bruno Mazzeo (Zagallo) and Lucas Agr cola (Pel ) are set to star in Brasil 70, A Saga do Tri, a new miniseries from Netflix and O2 Filmes that covers the journey of Brazils soccer team en route to its third championship at the 1970 World Cup.

Filming has already begun in cities in Brazil and Mexico. Although a release date has not yet been set, the miniseries will be an immersive re-creation of standout plays and behind-the-scenes moments that helped establish the legacy of one of the best teams to ever play soccer. It will be a an exploration of the challenges, emotions, and fears faced by players such as Pel , Tost o, F lix, Carlos Alberto, Jairzinho, G rson, and Rivellino, as well as managers Saldanha and Zagallo, both before and during the tournament. The story unfolds during a key moment not only in soccer history, but also in Brazilian political history, as the country endured the most difficult phase of its military dictatorship. While demonstrating their brilliance on the field, the team handles the intense pressure of representing their entire country.

The series is directed by Paulo Morelli and Pedro Morelli, with Quico Meirelles also directing several episodes. It was created by Nan Xavier and Rafael Dornellas. Paulo Morelli and Pedro Morelli are also producers, along with Cris Abi, and Guto Gontijo served as executive producer in development. The script was created by Felipe SantAngelo and Nan Xavier. The cast is rounded out by Marcelo Adnet (Eus bio Teixeira), Bruna Mascarenhas (Rosemeri), Gui Ferraz (Jairzinho), Ravel Andrade (Tost o), Maicon Rodrigues (Paulo C zar Caju), Caio Cabral (Carlos Alberto), Daniel Blanco (Rivellino), Val Perr (M rio Am rico), Lara Tremouroux (Rosa), Felipe Fraz o (Leo), Fillipe Soutto (G rson), Hugo Haddad (F lix), Victor Salom o (Dad Maravilha) and Jos Beltr o (Parreira).

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About O2 Filmes

Founded in 1991, O2 is one of Brazils leading film and TV production companies, working with key international agencies and studios. Led by Andrea Barata Ribeiro, Fernando Meirelles, and Paulo Morelli, the company boasts a vast portfolio, including some 9,000 advertising campaigns as well as award-winning feature films including City of God (4 Oscar nominations), Marighella (7 awards at the Brazilian Cinema Grand Prix 2022), among others. O2 has also produced a number of acclaimed TV series such as Raul Seixas: Eu Sou (Globoplay), City of God (MAX), New Bandits (Prime Video), September Mornings (Prime Video), and The Adventures of Jos and Durval (Globoplay), to name a few. With its own studios and post-production facilities, O2 has also distributed some 400 films to date through the O2 Play platform.

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