Luísa Arraes Faces Online Criticism Over Casting as Cássia Eller
Actress Luísa Arraes, 32, was announced as the lead in the upcoming biopic "Cássia – O Filme" about Brazilian rock singer Cássia Eller. Arraes said the announcement sparked an unexpectedly strong reaction online, with many praising the choice and others questioning her suitability, especially because she has been dating Chico Chico, Cássia Eller’s only son, since 2024. She described the backlash as “Foi forte” and recalled becoming “famosa do nada”. To prepare, Arraes is taking daily singing and guitar lessons and reviewing interviews and archival footage of Eller. She has stopped following social‑media comments, calling the internet “very without law, a deep web”. Production by Migdal Filmes, co‑produced with H2O Films and Diadorim Ideias, plans to begin filming in October 2026. The film will trace Eller’s rise, family life and iconic performances, including her 2001 Rock in Rio show.
Entities: Chico Chico · Cássia Eller · H2O Films · Luísa Arraes · Migdal Filmes
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Luísa Arraes has been dating Chico Chico, Cássia Eller’s only son, since 2024. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] She has stopped monitoring online comments, describing the internet as “deep web”. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Luísa Arraes was cast to portray Cássia Eller in a forthcoming biopic. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The casting announcement generated strong online criticism, especially regarding Arraes' relationship with Chico Chico. (multiple sources)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Production is by Migdal Filmes in co‑production with H2O Films and Diadorim Ideias, distribution by H2O Films. (single source)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Filming for the biopic is scheduled to begin in October 2026. (single source)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The film will depict Cássia Eller’s rise and performances, including her 2001 Rock in Rio show. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Arraes is preparing for the role by taking daily singing and guitar lessons and studying archival material. (multiple sources)