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Wagner Moura’s Cannes red Carpet Moment Fuels Oscar Buzz for ‘The Secret Agent‘
LOS ANGELES, CA – A striking photograph of Brazilian actor Wagner Moura at the Cannes Film Festival is rapidly circulating, eclipsing images of numerous Hollywood stars and igniting early Oscar speculation for his performance in Kleber Mendonça Filho’s political thriller, The Secret Agent. The image, capturing Moura’s commanding presence on the red carpet, has gone viral across social media platforms, drawing attention to both the actor and the critically acclaimed film.
The Secret Agent achieved a historic win at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, securing two major awards: Best Director for Mendonça Filho and Best Actor for Moura. The film also received the Art Cinema Award and the FIPRESCI critics award,solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the upcoming awards season. This success, coupled with the viral photograph, positions Moura as a serious contender for the Best Actor Oscar at the 2026 Academy Awards.
The film features a prominent cast of Brazilian talent, including Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone, Carlos Francisco, Alice Carvalho, Roberto Diogenes, and Hermila guedes, alongside Kier, known for their work in Bacurau. Currently screening in cinemas across Brazil through distributor Showcase Films, The Secret Agent is generating significant domestic buzz and anticipation for its international release. Mendonça Filho also penned the screenplay.
