The Arrival of “City of God: A Luta Não Para” Series on HBO Max
Introduction
The “spin-off” series of the film that changed Brazilian cinema and “City of God” is almost here. Max announced that the HBO Max original series “City of God: A Luta Não Para” will arrive on the service in August, counting on the involvement as producers of Fernando Meirelles, the director of the acclaimed 2002 film, his partner Andrea Barata Ribeiro and the production company O2 Filmes.
Series Details
The story of the six episodes takes place two decades after the events of the production that adapted the literary work of Paulo Lins and made famous the Brazilian saying “if it stays, it catches; if it runs, the animal bites”, following its characters, starting with the work of photographer Buscapé, highlights Max’s statement.
Key Cast and Crew
The series includes excerpts from the original film as flashbacks to reconstruct the protagonists’ memories, with many of the actors returning: Alexandre Rodrigues, Thiago Martins, Roberta Rodrigues, Sabrina Rosa, Kiko Marques, and Edson Oliveira. Among the new cast members are Andréia Horta, Marcos Palmeira, Jefferson Brasil, Eli Ferreira, Luellem de Castro, Otávio Linhares, Rafael Lozano, Leandro Daniel, and Luiz Bertazzo.
Oscar Nominations and Impact
“City of God” changed the paradigm of Brazilian cinema and received four nominations for the Oscars at the 2004 ceremony: Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Editing, and Photography. The negative controversy surrounding the exclusion of the category known at the time as Best Foreign Film led the Academy to begin a process of reformulating the rules to diversify the selection.
Director’s Comments
“At the time we made the film, we did not have a qualified black cast or crew. In this sense, we took a big leap in Brazil, today we have a wealth of black talents who will tell this story”, highlighted Fernando Meirelles at Comic-Con Experience 2022 in São Paulo.
FAQ
When will “City of God: A Luta Não Para” series be available on HBO Max?
The series is set to arrive on HBO Max in August.
Who are some of the key cast members in the series?
Key cast members include Alexandre Rodrigues, Thiago Martins, Roberta Rodrigues, Sabrina Rosa, Kiko Marques, Edson Oliveira, Andréia Horta, Marcos Palmeira, Jefferson Brasil, Eli Ferreira, Luellem de Castro, Otávio Linhares, Rafael Lozano, Leandro Daniel, and Luiz Bertazzo.