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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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