Senna (miniseries)
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Genre | Drama |
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Country of origin | Brazil |
Original language | Portuguese |
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Production company | Gullane |
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Network | Netflix |
Senna is an upcoming Brazilian biographical drama television miniseries based on the life of racing driver Ayrton Senna. It will be released on Netflix in 2024.[1]
Premise[edit]
The series follows the life of Ayrton Senna from the beginning of his racing career in Formula Ford to the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
Cast[edit]
- Gabriel Leone as Ayrton Senna
- Alice Wegmann as Lílian de Vasconcellos Souza
- Kaya Scodelario as Laura
- Pâmela Tomé as Xuxa Meneghel
- Julia Foti as Adriane Galisteu
- Camila Márdila as Viviane Senna
- Susana Ribeiro as Neyde Joana Senna
- Marco Ricca as Milton Guirado Theodoro da Silva
- Nicolas Cruz as Leonardo Senna
- Gabriel Louchard as Galvão Bueno
- Christian Malheiros
- Hugo Bonemer
- Arnaud Viard
- Joe Hurst as Keith Sutton
- Keisuke Hoashi
- Leon Ockenden
- Patrick Kennedy
- Richard Clothier
- Tom Mannion
- Matt Mella as Alain Prost
- Johannes Heinrichs as Niki Lauda
- Steven Mackintosh as Frank Williams
- Charlie Hamblett as Martin Brundle
- Rob Compton as Terry Fullerton
- Gastón Frías as Damon Hill
- Felipe Prioli as Riccardo Patrese
Production[edit]
Netflix announced the series in September 2020.[2] The series was produced with the help of Ayrton Senna's family, with Viviane Senna stating, "It is very special to be able to announce that we will tell the story that only a few people know about him. The Senna family is committed in making this project something totally unique and unprecedented. And no one better than Netflix, that has a global reach, to be our partner."[3]
Vicente Amorim was announced as the series' director in August 2022.[4] Gabriel Leone was cast as Senna in March 2023.[5] Kaya Scodelario joined the cast in July 2023.[6][7]
The series was shot in São Paulo and Angra dos Reis, with additional filming taking place in Argentina, Uruguay, and the United Kingdom.[8] Filming began in late 2023.[9][10]
Release[edit]
On 1 February 2024, Netflix debuted a clip from the series as part of their 2024 Series and Film Preview.[11] The first teaser trailer was released on 30 April 2024.[12][13]
References[edit]
- ^ Santiago, Anna Luiza (23 December 2023). "Executiva da Netflix, Elisabetta Zenatti fala das estreias para 2024, como 'Senna', diz que plataforma não produzirá novelas e avalia futuro do streaming". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Boldrin, Valerie (7 September 2020). "Netflix announces first fictional drama about Ayrton Senna". About Netflix. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (3 September 2020). "Netflix Drives Drama Miniseries About Racing Champion Ayrton Senna". Variety. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Hopewell, John (1 August 2022). "Netflix Brazil Banner Series 'Senna' Sets Vicente Amorim as Director". Variety. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Vlahos, Dimitrius (21 March 2023). "Gabriel Leone será Ayrton Senna em série da Netflix". Rolling Stone (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Yossman, K. J. (6 July 2023). "Kaya Scodelario Joins Netflix Limited Series 'Senna' About Formula One Champion". Variety. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (6 July 2023). "Kaya Scodelario Boards Netflix's Ayrton Senna Series". Deadline. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max; Whittock, Jesse (20 October 2023). "Netflix's 'Senna' TV Series Rounds Out Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ @netflix (20 October 2023). "It's time to meet the cast of Senna! 🏁 🏎️ In addition to Gabriel Leone and Kaya Scodelario -- Christian Malheiros, Alice Wegmann, Gabriel Louchard, Hugo Bonemer, Pâmela Tomé, and more join the crew. Production in Brazil has begun!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Ramey, Jay (23 October 2023). "Here's The Cast Of The Upcoming 'Senna' Miniseries". Autoweek. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Sáenz, Lissete Lanuza (1 February 2024). "WATCH: Netflix Debuts First Footage of 'Senna,' a Mini-Series About Brazilian F1 Champion Ayrton Senna". Remezcla. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (30 April 2024). "'Senna': Netflix's F1 Biopic Moves Up A Gear With First Teaser". Deadline. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Ramey, Jay (1 May 2024). "Watch The First Trailer For The "Senna" Series". Autoweek. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
External links[edit]
- 2024 Brazilian television series debuts
- 2020s Brazilian television series
- Ayrton Senna
- Biographical television series
- Brazilian television miniseries
- Cultural depictions of Ayrton Senna
- Formula One mass media
- Motorsports television series
- Television shows set in Brazil
- Television shows set in England
- Upcoming drama television series
- Upcoming Netflix original programming
- Upcoming Brazilian television series