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Gabriel Leone will play Ayrton Senna in Netflix's miniseries about the world-famous Formula 1 icon
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21 March 2023
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S o Paulo, March 21, 2023 - The secret's out! Gabriel Leone will play Ayrton Senna da Silva (1960-1994) in Senna. For the first time, the Netflix miniseries will portray the story of adventure and triumph of the man who became a Brazilian national hero and conquered the world both on and off the Formula 1 track. The film, produced by Gullane, has the active participation of the drivers family with Brazilian filmmaker Vicente Amorim as showrunner, who also directs the series with Julia Rezende.
"It is a huge responsibility and also a great honor to be able to represent an icon who inspired so many people throughout his life, showing the world Brazilian sporting talent," says Leone. "Knowing that we will bring this story to millions of people in so many countries, through Netflix, inspires me to see this as one of the great roles of my career."
"Gabriel Leone has Sennas charisma, intensity, and gentleness," says Amorim. "We were thrilled with how he brought Ayrton to life at his screen test. He is a Brazilian actor who is an emerging international star," adds producer Fabiano Gullane. "He has the ability to faithfully portray Ayrtons unique personality, especially the Ayrton that we as a family knew, off the track," Viviane Senna, Ayrton's sister enthused.
Over the six episodes, Senna will reveal the personality and personal relationships of the three-time F1 champion, showing the trajectory of his triumphs, disappointments, joys and sorrows. It begins in the early days of Ayrtons motorsport career, when he moves to England to compete in the Ford Formula, concluding with the tragic accident in Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix.
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About Senna Brands:
Senna Brands is a company created by the family of the three-time F1 world champion to manage and maximize the assets of the Ayrton Senna, Senna, and Senninha brands, which are inspired by the drivers legacy and achievements, his values, his personality, and his lifestyle. Part of the proceeds from the licensing of these brands is put back into educational programs run by the Ayrton Senna Institute.
About Ayrton Senna
In the worlds fastest and most global sport, Ayrton Senna is considered by F1 to be the fastest driver of all time. His impressive numbers help explain why the driver has earned the title of sporting legend: three F1 world titles, 41 wins, 65 pole positions, and 80 podium finishes between 1984 and 1994. Senna, however, is much more than just statistics and records: the Brazilian was responsible for some of the most magical moments in world motorsport. Ayrton established a new level of excellence in the sport and was a legend in the art of pushing his own limits. Senna's passion for a better Brazil, in addition to his deep-rooted drive and determination both on and off the track, set him apart. His legacy inspired the founding of the Ayrton Senna Institute. For 28 years, its mission has been to develop well-rounded individuals, preparing them for all aspects of life in the 21st century.
About Gullane Gullane is one of the largest producers and promoters in the Brazilian audiovisual market, besides being one of the main exporters of independent works. Founded in 1996 by brothers Caio and Fabiano Gullane, its catalog already includes over 50 prominent films released in Brazil and abroad, and 30 series for TV and digital platforms. Among some of the prominent films and series are Carandiru, Brainstorm, The Year My Parents Went On Vacation; the franchise Till Luck Do Us Part; The Second Mother, Just Like Our Parents, Bingo: The King of Mornings; and the shows Alice and Hard (HBO), Unidade B sica - seasons 1 and 2 (Universal Canal), Jailers (Globoplay), Irm os Freitas (Space and Amazon Prime), Nobody's Looking and Mouth to Mouth (Netflix). Gullane has already received more than 500 awards and nominations in eminent film and television festivals in Brazil and worldwide, such as the S o Paulo International Film Festival, the Rio Film Festival, Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Toronto, MIPTV, and the Emmys.
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