HBO Max releases teaser for 'Cidade de Deus' second season
HBO Max unveiled the first teaser for the second season of the Brazilian series Cidade de Deus: A Luta Não Para, confirming a November launch. The announcement highlights the return of Matheus Nachtergaele as the former rival Zé Pequeno, now back in the role of Cenoura, and Alexandre Rodrigues reprising Buscapé.
The upcoming season will explore new power struggles after the death of drug lord Curió, featuring a territorial war among traffickers, a newly elected councilwoman Berenice (Roberta Rodrigues) battling corruption and militia, and lawyer Jerusa (Andréia Horta) seeking vengeance. The narrative continues to weave community culture, funk music, and dance as unifying forces.
Produced by O2 Filmes as an HBO Original, the series builds on the acclaimed 2002 film directed by Fernando Meirelles, with Andrea Barata Ribeiro and Meirelles as producers and a large ensemble cast returning for the continuation.
Entities: Cidade de Deus: A Luta Não Para · Fernando Meirelles · HBO Max · Matheus Nachtergaele · O2 Filmes
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The storyline includes a power struggle after the death of drug lord Curió. (Series synopsis)
- [● 3 SOURCES] HBO Max released the first teaser for the second season of 'Cidade de Deus: A Luta Não Para'. (HBO Max)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Matheus Nachtergaele returns to the series as the character Cenoura. (Series producers)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The second season is scheduled to premiere in November. (HBO Max)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The series is produced by O2 Filmes and is an HBO Original. (Production credits)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The series continues the narrative of the 2002 film directed by Fernando Meirelles. (Series background)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New characters include Berenice, a newly elected councilwoman fighting corruption. (Series synopsis)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alexandre Rodrigues returns as Buscapé. (Series producers)