HBO Latino and Max have officially renewed “City of God: The Fight Rages On” for a second season, just days after its debut on August 25. The series releases new episodes weekly on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT and will see the second episode air on September 1.
About the Series
Set 20 years after the events of the acclaimed film City of God, the series follows the character Wilson (Rocket), who returns to the community amidst fresh conflict. The narrative explores the residents’ struggles as they face threats from drug dealers, militias, and government authorities. Despite the turmoil, the community strives to break free from the cycle of violence and oppression.
Cast and Crew
- Alexandre Rodrigues reprises his role as Wilson from the original City of God film, which was based on the novel by Paulo Lins.
- The cast includes Thiago Martins, Roberta Rodrigues, Sabrina Rosa, Wayne LeGette, Marcos Palmeira, Andréia Horta, and Kiko Marques.
The series is written by Maíra Oliveira, Patricia Andrade, and Paulo Lins. Production is led by Andrea Barata Ribeiro and Fernando Meirelles for O2 Filmes, with Cris Abu and Gustavo Gontijo as co-producers. Bruno Costa and Thatiane Almeida serve as episode directors, with Mariano Cesar, Anouk Aaron, and Vanessa Miranda as executive producers for Warner Bros. Discovery. Aly Muritiba also directs.
Stay tuned for more updates as the series continues to unfold its gripping narrative.