Netflix & Narcos’ José Padilha Working on New Brazilian Original Series

SÃO PAULO: Netflix is prepping a new original series based on recent corruption investigation Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato in Portuguese) that will begin filming this year in Brazil.

The as-yet-untitled series will be created and directed by José Padilha (Narcos, Elite Squad and Robocop), and written by Elena Soares (Xingu, Filhos do Carnaval and Casa de Areia). The series will be the second Netflix original produced in Brazil, following the dystopian sci-fi thriller 3%, premiering later this year.

“Netflix recognizes José Padilha’s talent in turning fast-moving current events into compelling narratives and he is well placed to document this important time in Brazilian history,” said Erik Barmack, Netflix’s VP of international original content.

Padilha commented, “This project will follow the judicial investigators in their journey to unveil the largest corruption scheme that Brazil has ever witnessed. It was fundamental for the series to be produced in an impartial way, and I have no doubt that Netflix is the best partner for the project.”