Johnny Massaro and Rodrigo Santoro Star in Netflix’s New Adaptation of Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Pilgrimage’
Actors Johnny Massaro and Rodrigo Santoro are set to star in an adaptation of Paulo Coelho’s novel, **The Pilgrimage**, directed by Vicente Amorim. Filming has officially begun for the production, which will be available on Netflix.
The announcement of this project was first made in mid-2024, and production is currently taking place in Spain.
Santoro, known for his roles in the **300** films and HBO’s **Westworld**, also starred in Netflix’s **The Son of a Thousand Men**. Massaro, another Brazilian actor featured in that film, is recognized for his performance in **God Save The King**.
In **The Pilgrimage**, Massaro portrays Paulo, a man on a transformative journey through the diverse landscapes of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Under the guidance of the enigmatic Petrus (Santoro), Paulo faces a series of trials that lead him deeper into self-discovery, involving mysterious encounters and unseen forces that challenge both his physical and spiritual limits.
As production gains momentum, the film’s team has expressed their intention to capture the essence of a road movie, infused with the magical narrative style characteristic of Coelho’s writing.
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The critically acclaimed book that inspired the film has been translated into over 70 languages. Amorim, who previously directed **Senna**, co-wrote the screenplay with Luiso Berdejo and Gustavo Bragança. The film is being produced by Gullane, with Fabiano Gullane and Miguel Ángel Faura at the helm.
As filming gets underway, Netflix has revealed additional casting details. The supporting cast includes Lara Tremouroux (Clara), Julia Konrad (Marina Astrain), Silvio Guindane (Roberto), Fabiana Gugli (Paulo’s mother), Emílio de Melo (Paulo’s father), Thelmo Fernandes (Clara’s father), Isabel Guéron (Clara’s mother), and Roberto Birindelli (Master).
The European cast features Manuel Manquiña (Hermit), Albert Pla (Magician), Gonçalo Diniz (Martim), and Elisabeth Bonjour (Madam Lourdes).
