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[09/25/24 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix Releases the First Images of "Senna's" Main Characters
Over the course of six episodes, the miniseries dramatizes for the first time Ayrton's journey through triumphs, disappointments, joys, and sorrows, revealing his personality and personal relationships.

[via press release from Netflix]

Netflix Releases the First Images of 'Senna's' Main Characters

São Paulo, September 25th 2024 - Today, Netflix released the first images of the main characters in Senna, the series premiering worldwide on November 29, along with a brand new poster. The new photos feature Gabriel Leone in the classic Ayrton Senna pose, in a red jumpsuit with his signature helmet, as well as important figures in the driver's life, such as his parents, his friends and his main rival on the tracks: Alain Prost, played by Matt Mella.

Over the course of six episodes, the miniseries dramatizes for the first time Ayrton's journey through triumphs, disappointments, joys, and sorrows, revealing his personality and personal relationships. The story starts at the beginning of the three-time Formula 1 champion's motor racing career, following him from his karting days, through his move to England to compete in Formula Ford, and continues up to the tragic accident in Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix.

Vicente Amorim is the showrunner and director. Julia Rezende also directs the series. Senna is produced by Gullane and created in partnership with Senna Brands and the driver's family. Meet the Characters:

Ayrton Senna - Gabriel Leone

Brazilian driver and three-time Formula 1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna, stood out for his extraordinary ability to overcome adversity, and is considered one of the greatest drivers in the history of motor racing.

Lilian de Vasconcellos - Alice Wegmann

Ayrton Senna's wife (1981-1982)

Jean-Marie Balestre - Arnaud Viard

President of FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) from 1986 to 1993

Viviane Senna - Camila Márdila

Ayrton Senna's sister

Galvão Bueno - Gabriel Louchard

Brazilian sports commentator and friend of Ayrton Senna

Nelson Piquet - Hugo Bonemer

Brazilian driver, three-time Formula 1 World Champion (1981, 1983, 1987)

Niki Lauda - Johannes Heinrichs

Austrian driver, three-time Formula 1 World Champion (1975, 1977, 1984) and technical consultant for Ferrari's Formula 1 team in the 1990s

Adriane Galisteu - Julia Foti

Model and TV host, Ayrton Senna's partner (1993-1994)

Laura Harrison - Kaya Scodelario

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

French driver, four-time F1 World Champion (1985, 1986, 1989, 1993). Ayrton Senna's main Formula 1 rival on track.

Xuxa Meneghel - Pâmela Tomé

TV host and Ayrton Senna's partner (1988-1990)

Ron Dennis - Patrick Kennedy

McLaren Formula 1 Team Principal (1980-2009)

Frank Williams - Steven Mackintosh

Founder of Williams, the F1 Team

Neide Senna (Zaza) - Susana Ribeiro

Ayrton Senna's mother

Rubens Barrichello - João Maestri

Brazilian F1 driver (1993-2011)

Roland Ratzenberger - Lucca Messer

Austrian F1 driver, remembered for his tragic accident while qualifying for the 1994 San Marino GP

ABOUT SENNA

Production: Fabiano Gullane and Caio Gullane

Head Writer: Gustavo Bragança

Writers: Álvaro Campos, Gustavo Bragança, Rafael Spínola, Thais Falcão and Álvaro Mamute

Directors: Vicente Amorim and Júlia Rezende

Showrunner and Director: Vicente Amorim

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 270 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films 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 that is part of the group created by the family of the three-time champion to manage the assets linked to the driver and the iconic Senna and Senninha brands. Through official products, experiences, tributes, events, and partnerships, Senna Brands aims to perpetuate Ayrton Senna's legacy around the world and ensure that the driver's positive values serve as an inspiration to fans and new generations.

About Ayrton Senna

In the world's fastest and most global sport, Ayrton Senna is considered by many to be the fastest F1 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), seasons 1 and 2 of Unidade Básica (Universal), Jailers (Globoplay), The Freitas Brothers (Space and Amazon Prime), Sintonia, Nobody's 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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