‘Brazil ’70: The Third Star’ Directors On Recreating Pelé’s Legendary World Cup Run For Netflix
The Netflix series 'Brazil ’70: The Third Star' aims to immerse viewers in Brazil's historic 1970 World Cup journey. Directed by father-son duo Paulo and Pedro Morelli, the series features a unique perspective by capturing the players' emotions on the field. With a mix of live-action and extensive visual effects, the show highlights the iconic moments of Pelé and his teammates during the tournament.
- ▪The series is directed by Paulo Morelli and his son Pedro, who aimed to provide an emotional view of the players' experiences.
- ▪Lucas Agrícola portrays Pelé, while Rodrigo Santoro and Bruno Mazzeo play the coaches João Saldanha and Zagallo.
- ▪Filming took place in Mexico and Brazil, utilizing 1300 visual effects shots to enhance the storytelling.
- ▪The series is set to release before the 2026 World Cup, capitalizing on the heightened interest in soccer during that time.
- ▪Agrícola, a first-time actor, was chosen for his resemblance to Pelé and his football skills, requiring extensive rehearsal and coaching.
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Brazil ’70: The Third Star Netflix, Alexandre Schneider EXCLUSIVE: The father-son directing team behind Netflix’s Brazil ’70: The Third Star told Deadline they set out to take viewers inside Brazil’s legendary 1970 World Cup run. City of Men director and O2 Filmes co-founder Paulo Morelli directed the series with his son Pedro, whose directing credits include hit series Criminal Code. The series features Lucas Agrícola as Pelé, while Rodrigo Santoro and Bruno Mazzeo portray coaches João Saldanha and Zagallo. In the 1970s the cameras were further away from the action than today and the pictures less clear, so O2 Filmes decided to offer a players’ eye view of the action on the pitch.
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