Actor Cauã Reymond revealed that Flamengo‘s historic 5-0 thrashing of Grêmio in 2019 served as a laboratory for creating archetypes in his new series, Jogada de Risco.
The pulsating atmosphere of the Maracanã on Copa Libertadores nights is a spectacle in itself, capable of inspiring even Brazilian drama productions. Actor and producer Cauã Reymond opened up during his participation in ‘Charla Podcast’ and explained how an emblematic match for Mais Querido (Flamengo’s nickname) was fundamental to shaping the behind-the-scenes aspects of his most recent television project.
The artist, who plays the protagonist Maurício in the series Jogada de Risco, was in the stands during the Rubro-Negro’s epic 5-0 victory against the team from Rio Grande do Sul, a match that secured their spot in the continental tournament final. For the actor, the purpose of his visit went far beyond his passion for football; it was a deep study of the behavior and archetypes present in the world of the pitch.
The stadium as a laboratory
During the conversation, Cauã Reymond detailed how the VIP box environment and the pressure from the stands helped build the authenticity of the work, which addresses controversial themes such as corruption schemes and the behind-the-scenes of sports.
I was studying for Jogada de Risco. I had never been to the Maracanã. And then I was invited by a friend of mine, who is a football agent, to go. It was Grêmio vs. Flamengo, in the 2019 Libertadores semifinals. And Grêmio was down 4-0.
Observing archetypes
The actor emphasized that dramaturgy requires observing nuances that go unnoticed by the average fan. By analyzing the behavior of players, agents, and coaches, the protagonist of Jogada de Risco sought to understand the power dynamics behind the cleats.
I wanted to see what the scene was like, what the VIP box was like, how the people behind the scenes dressed. I wanted to see the jerseys, the sneakers, who was the cocky one, who was the tough guy, who was showing off without being anyone, who was the powerful one sitting quietly… That interests me a lot in dramaturgy, there are many archetypes there.
The series, which uses fictional teams like ‘Atlântico Futebol e Regatas’ to portray the inner workings of professional football, uses these real-life experiences to lend credibility to the conflicts narrated on screen. Cauã Reymond‘s account reinforces the cultural dimension that Flamengo occupies on the national stage, transcending the field and serving as a reference for various forms of artistic expression.
For the M360 Team, the episode highlights how the emotional impact and grandeur of historic moments for the Rubro-Negro fanbase continue to resonate far beyond the final score. While the club focuses on the season’s challenges, Cauã Reymond‘s work ensures that the tense and glorious atmosphere of that historic semifinal remains alive in the popular imagination.
