Netflix has landed a teaser trailer for their upcoming series Senna, based around Brazil’s legendary Formula 1 driver. Álvaro Campos, Gustavo Bragança, Rafael Spínola, Thais Falcão and Álvaro Mamute wrote the upcoming series for the streamer with Vicente Amorim and Júlia Rezende directing.
According to an official press release, the series will will showcase, for the first time, Ayrton’s 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 champion’s 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.
Gabriel Leone wll play the role of Senna and the series will also feature characters who were a part of his life, including Xuxa (Pâmela Tomé), Alain Prost (Matt Mella) and the McLaren team principal, Ron Dennis (Patrick Kennedy) and Galvão Bueno (Gabriel Louchard).
The series will arrive on the streamer later this year.
