‘Brazil ’70: The Third Star’ Directors On Recreating Pelé’s Legendary World Cup Run For Netflix
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- Netflix is releasing "Brazil ’70: The Third Star", a dramatized retelling of Brazil's 1970 World Cup win timed for the 2026 tournament buildup.
- Paulo Morelli directed the series with his son Pedro, employing a player‑eye camera perspective and over 1,300 VFX shots to put viewers inside the pitch.
- Lucas Agrícola portrays Pelé, while veteran actors Rodrigo Santoro and Bruno Mazzeo play coaches João Saldanha and Zagallo.
- O2 Filmes filmed on location in Mexico and Brazil, recreating historic matches with a blend of actor performances and technical wizardry.
- Netflix will debut a behind‑the‑scenes featurette at the Rio2C conference, highlighting the series as part of its sports content push after a 10% stock dip.
Why it matters: Netflix expands its sports‑drama slate with a World Cup‑timed series, while shareholders remain critical after a 10% share price drop following Reed Hastings' exit in the market.
