Netflix has revealed the cast of the upcoming biographical series about Brazilian legend and Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna: Kaya Scodelario, who rose to fame thanks to the series Skins, also starred in The Maze Runner and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead people. tell no tales.” The actress’s role has not been revealed, according to Collider.
The series aims to reflect the phenomenon that was Ayrton Senna in the world of Formula 1 and in Brazil. The racing driver, played by Gabriel Leone in the biopic, was one of the most popular Brazilians in the early 1990s and his influence extended beyond the racetrack through his philanthropic work. . During his career, Ayrton has won 41 Grands Prix, making him one of the best Formula 1 drivers in the world.
Senna died at the age of 34 in an accident on the track during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. In Brazil, the racer was considered one of the national heroes.
“Being half Brazilian, I always dreamed of working on a Brazilian series. I am honored to be part of a project that tells the story of Ayrton, a true national hero who means a lot to the people of Brazil and the world,” shared Scodelario.
Speaking of the news of other biopics, we remember that the American singer Bob Dylan personally participated in writing the script for the next film based on his biography. Directed by James Mangold (Girl, Interrupted, Walk the Line, Wolverine: Immortal and Logan).
