# Fontenelle family film collaborations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fontenelle-family-film-collaborations
> Updated: 2026-09-18T22:40:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Actor Theo Fontenelle is expanding his film career through collaborations with his father, director and screenwriter Paulo Fontenelle. Theo is set to portray the character Lucas in the upcoming comedy “Marido de Aluguel,” which is scheduled for release on September 24.

“Marido de Aluguel,” distributed by Imagem Filmes, features a cast including Maurício Manfrini and Mariana Xavier. The plot centers on Alice, a mother facing financial struggles, and her encounter with Vadeco, an eccentric ‘rent-a-husband’ played by Manfrini. The film utilizes physical humor inspired by groups such as ‘Os Trapalhões’ and ‘The Three Stooges.’

The father-son partnership is expected to continue with the biographical drama “Mariana,” scheduled for release next year, in which Theo will take on a leading role under Paulo Fontenelle’s direction.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Marido de Aluguel comedy film to premiere in Brazil

The Brazilian comedy ‘Marido de Aluguel’, directed by Paulo Fontenelle and starring Maurício Manfrini, premieres in cinemas on September 24.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marido-de-aluguel-comedy-film-to-premiere-in-brazil

### 2026-09-11: Theo Fontenelle expands film career alongside father Paulo Fontenelle

Actor Theo Fontenelle is stepping into larger roles in Brazilian cinema, starring in the comedy “Marido de Aluguel” and the upcoming biographical drama “Mariana,” both involving his father, director Paulo Font_

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/theo-fontenelle-expands-film-career-alongside-father-paulo-fontenelle

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