Ayrton Senna has a legacy that spans generations and boundaries and Netflix is proud to take this new look at the man behind the driver to subscribers in more than 190 countries,” said Maria Angela de Jesus, director of original international productions at Netflix in Brazil. “Senna started his journey in São Paulo and conquered the world, we are honored to take his inspiring journey to all his fans, wherever they are. And no one better than Netflix, that has a global reach, to be our partner,” said the driver’s sister, Viviane Senna.Īlso Read: Zack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead' Spawns Prequel Film and Anime Series Ahead of Netflix Debut The Senna family is committed in making this project something totally unique and unprecedented.

“It is very special to be able to announce that we will tell the story that only a few people know about him. The yet-untitled series is produced by Brazil’s Gullane and will be shot at international locations as well as the house where he grew up in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It will be filmed in both English and Brazilian Portuguese and is set to launch in 2022.Īlso Read: 'Cuties' Director Says She Received Death Threats Over Sexualized Netflix Poster The 34-year-old, whose full name was Ayrton Senna da Silva, was known for having won the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship three times.Įxploring Senna’s family relationships and “the man behind the national hero,” the series will offer a more personal look at his life. The eight-episode fictional miniseries is based on Senna’s life and will be made with active involvement from his family. Netflix is making a miniseries about Ayrton Senna, the famed Brazilian racing driver who died tragically in a car accident at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994.

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