City Of God: The Fight Rages On - Anticipation

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Aug 25

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The HBO Original series, which is set two decades after the events of the award-winning film

 

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Hmm do you have to have watched the movie?

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City of God: The Fight Rages On is a TV Series airing on HBO on August 25, 2024 at 9pm. "City of God: The Fight Rages On" TV Series is based on the Brazilian movie "City of God" and is set twenty years after the events of the movie. Portions of the movie are used as flashbacks to help establish the motivations of the current characters. 

A young drug dealer recently released from jail creates a new dispute as the residents of City of God find themselves caught between drug dealers, the militia and the government. Showing Rocket in the present and his memories, the narrative focuses on the characters from "City of God", individually and collectively - as they need to continue their lives and be together to face the challenges.

Alexandre Rodrigues as Buscapé/Rocket - Born and raised in City of God, Buscapé witnessed all the problems of the community. Fear of violence and an interest in photography kept him away from the fate of most young people his age. His career in photojournalism began by accident, when photos he had taken of drug dealer Li’l Zé were published. Today he lives in Copacabana and works for the newspaper he started working for, where he earns his income and helps with the expenses of his family, who still live in City of God: his mother and daughter, with whom he has a troubled relationship.

Edson Oliveira as Barbantinho - He has been friends with Buscapé since childhood and has become a strong voice in the City of God community. Much loved by the different groups living in the favela, he found a new purpose in the Residents' Association after experiencing a personal tragedy. Together with Cinthia and Berenice, he has renewed the Association to bring improvements for all and plans to run for councilor.

Roberta Rodrigues as Berenice - She has lived in City of God for years, and long ago fled after Shaggy’s murder, but everything goes wrong after his death, and she goes through difficult times until she ends up being arrested for defending a lover and vows never to get involved with criminals again. She became a leader within the City of God and lives with her daughter and a new love, who puts everything in check when he starts flirting with crime.  

Kiko Marques as Reginaldo "Melonhead" - A corrupt police officer within the City of God, who was elected as a city councillor and went on to become Rio de Janeiro's Secretary of Public Security. He gained popularity for his controversial statements and is running for governor, defending the family, tradition, legalization of gambling, gun ownership and zero tolerance for criminals. 

Sabrina Rosa as Cinthia - She is the coordinator of the cultural center in City of God, which teaches music and jiu-jitsu to children in the community. She has been through ups and downs since she was raped by Zé Pequeno and isolated herself after the trauma. 

Thiago Martins as Bradock - He was the leader of the runts during the dispute between Li’l Zé, Piauí and Knockout Ned, and became an important ally of drug dealer Curió, until he was arrested. After his release, however, he needs to regain his territory with the support of his lawyer and girlfriend Jerusa. On assuming power, Bradock initially adopts a friendly posture, but soon becomes unable to keep up the persona

Andréia Horta as Jerusa/Crazy - She is the mastermind behind her boyfriend Braddock's drug trafficking operation. Ambitious, she negotiates the trafficker's freedom and convinces him to seek more power and space. 

Marcos Palmeira as Genivaldo Curió - Controls the drug trade in City of God as a charismatic and generous leader, who only acts forcefully when necessary. He is loved by the residents for having established a period of peace in the community.

Eli Ferreira as Lígia - She is a journalist and activist. Her opinion pieces on urban violence have attracted international attention. After a period abroad, she decided to do an investigative report on the new owners of the drug trade, the rich and powerful, and on a new force on the rise: the militias.

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City of God: The Fight Rages On will only air on HBO Latino on August 25, 2024 at 8pm, as well as streaming on MAX.

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