The extraordinary life of race car driver Ayrton Senna, a three-time F1 champion who tragically died in a crash on the Imola track in 1994, has been brought to the screen in the six-episode miniseries simply named Senna, releasing on November 29 on Netflix. The series delves into his passion for racing, pivotal moments in his career, his rivalry with other drivers, and his relentless pursuit of perfection, all captured in this Brazilian drama directed by Vicente Amorim and Julia Rezende.
To portray the iconic driver, the producers cast Gabriel Leone, a 31-year-old Brazilian actor known for another racing film, Ferrari. The series features a diverse international cast including French actors such as Matt Mella playing Alain Prost (Greek Salad, Trigger Point) and Arnaud Viard (Emily in Paris) as Jean-Marie Balestre, the former president of the International Automobile Federation.
What is the Plot of the Senna Series?
The series chronicles the life of legendary Brazilian race car driver Ayrton Senna, who was a three-time Formula 1 World Champion and won 41 Grand Prix races, from his early days in England competing in Formula Ford to his tragic death following an accident at the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy in 1994.
Who Are the Cast Members in the Senna Series?
- Gabriel Leone: Ayrton Senna
- Antônio Mentiu: Ayrton Senna (child)
- Alice Wegmann: Lilian de Vasconcellos Souza
- Kaya Scodelario: Laura
- Pâmela Tomé: Xuxa Meneghel
- Julia Foti: Adriane Galisteu
- Camila Márdila: Viviane Senna (child)
- Susana Ribeiro: Neyde Joana Senna
- Marco Ricca: Milton Guirado Theodoro da Silva
- Nicolas Cruz: Leonardo Senna
- Pedro Tirolli: Bruno Senna
- Hugo Bonemer: Nelson Piquet
- Arnaud Viard: Jean-Marie Balestre
- Matt Mella: Alain Prost
- Richard Clothier: Peter Warr
- Patrick Kennedy: Ron Dennis
Where to Watch the Senna Series Streaming?
The Senna series has been available since November 29, 2024, on Netflix. Access to this streaming platform requires a subscription. You have several options: a paid subscription costing 5.99 euros per month for the Netflix Standard with ads, 13.49 euros per month for the standard plan (ad-free with two simultaneous screens), or 19.99 euros per month (ad-free with four simultaneous screens).
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