‘The Secret Agent’ Breakout Tânia Maria Joins Leonardo Lacca’s ‘Sábado Morto’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Tânia Maria, known for her role in 'The Secret Agent', has joined the cast of Leonardo Lacca's upcoming film 'Sábado Morto'. The film, currently being shot in Brazil, follows a medical resident returning to his hometown after an unexpected event. This marks Lacca's third directorial project and features a diverse cast including Jesuíta Barbosa and Malu Falangola.
- ▪Tânia Maria has joined the cast of 'Sábado Morto', directed by Leonardo Lacca.
- ▪The film is being shot in Recife and the Pernambuco countryside.
- ▪The story revolves around a medical resident who returns to his hometown after years away.
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Home Film Global May 23, 2026 9:01am PT ‘The Secret Agent’ Breakout Tânia Maria Joins Leonardo Lacca’s ‘Sábado Morto’ (EXCLUSIVE) Leonardo Lacca's third feature is currently shooting in the Brazilian Northeast and is produced by Oscar-nominated 'The Secret Agent' producer Emilie Lesclaux By Rafa Sales Ross Plus Icon Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Latest São Paulo Attracts Big International Shoots Like Michael Almereyda’s ‘Zero K’ as State Readies to Launch 20 Year Plan to Ensure Industry Stability 2 days ago Los Javis Talk Casting Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close in Epic ‘La Bola Negra’ and Championing Queer Stories: ‘We Deserve to Have Big Movies’ 2 days ago Carla Simón, Nicolás Méndez, Turbo Shorts Capture Spain’s New Wave International Lift-Off 5 days ago See All 'Sábado Morto'…
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