Netflix Reveals First Look Images and Teaser from 'Senna', Inspired on the Life of Famed F1 Driver

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Netflix Reveals First Look Images and Teaser from Senna, Inspired on the Life of Famed F1 Driver

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30 April 2024

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S o Paulo, April 30, 2024 - In this first teaser video for Senna, the limited series premiering in late 2024, we see the recreation of Formula 1 driver Ayrton Sennas historic victory, including the narration of Galv o Bueno, at the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, following a challenging race where he was mostly stuck in sixth gear and also marking the first time he won in his hometown of Sao Paulo. We also see possible thoughts and experiences, interspersed with images of the race, that led Ayrton, played by Gabriel Leone, to this point in his career in addition to some iconic characters who were a part of his life that year, including Xuxa (P mela Tom ), Alain Prost (Matt Mella) and the McLaren team principal, Ron Dennis (Patrick Kennedy) and Galv o Bueno (Gabriel Louchard).

Over the course of six episodes, Senna will showcase, for the first time, Ayrtons journey through triumph, disappointment, joy and sorrow, unveiling his personality and personal relationships. The fictional series starts with the genesis of the three-time Formula 1 champions motor racing career, when he moves to England to compete in Formula Ford, and until his tragic accident in Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix.

With Vicente Amorim as showrunner and co-director, alongside with Julia Rezende, Senna is produced by Gullane with the support of Senna Brands and the drivers family. The exciting story of one of the worlds greatest sports heroes of all time also starsAlice Wegmann (Lilian Vasconcelos, Ayrtons first wife), Camila M rdila (Vivianne Senna, his sister), Christian Malheiros (Maurinho, his friend), Gabriel Louchard (Galv o Bueno), Hugo Bonemer (Nelson Piquet), Julia Foti (Adriane Galisteu), Marco Ricca ( Maur o Senna, his father), Nicolas Cruz (Leonardo Senna, his brother), Rodrigo Veloso (Flavio, brother-in-law) and Susana Ribeiro (Zaza Senna, his mother), plus an international cast including Matt Mella (Alain Prost), Kaya Scodelario (a fictional journalist, Laura), Arnaud Viard (Jean-Marie Balestre), Patrick Kennedy (Ron Dennis), Joe Hurst (Keith Sutton), Johannes Heinrichs (Niki Lauda), Keisuke Hoashi (Osamu Goto), Leon Ockenden (James Hunt), Richard Clothier (Peter Warr), Steven Mackintosh (Frank Williams) and Tom Mannion (Sid Watkins), among others.

ABOUT SENNA

Producers: Fabiano Gullane and Caio Gullane

Head Scriptwriter: Gustavo Bragan a

Written by: lvaro Campos, Gustavo Bragan a, Rafael Sp nola, Thais Falc o and lvaro Mamute

Directors: Vicente Amorim and J lia Rezende

General Director: Vicente Amorim

Showrunner: Vicente Amorim

About Netflix Netflix is one of the worlds leading entertainment services, with over 270 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV shows, movies and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

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 figures help explain why the driver has earned the title of sporting legend: winning three F1 world titles, 41 victories, 65 pole positions and 80 podiums 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 motorsports. Ayrton established a new level of excellence in the sport and was a legend in the art of surpassing 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 film and TV market, as well as one of the main exporters of independent works. Founded in 1996 by brothers Caio Gullane and Fabiano Gullane, the company already boasts over 50 films released in Brazil and abroad, as well as 30 shows for TV and digital platforms. Notable films and series include Carandiru, Brainstorm, The Year My Parents Went on Vacation; the Till Luck Do Us Part franchise; The Second Mother, Just Like Our Parents, Bingo - King of Mornings; the series Alice and Hard (HBO), Unidade B sica - seasons 1 and 2 (Universal), Jailers (Globoplay), The Freitas Brothers (Space and Amazon Prime), Sintonia, Nobodys Looking and Kissing Game (Netflix). Gullane has received over 500 awards and nominations from the biggest film and TV festivals in Brazil and around the world, including the Tiradentes Film Festival, the Rio Film Festival, Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Toronto, MIPTV and the Emmys.

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