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Jim Caviezel Is Filming Dark Horse, a Pro-Bolsonaro Biopic Revealed by Leaked Clips

The project originates with Bolsonaro ally Mário Frias during the ex-president’s 27-year imprisonment.

Overview

  • Writer Mário Frias posted footage showing Caviezel in costume, and Carlos Bolsonaro confirmed the film on X with a photo from set.
  • Shooting began about three months ago in Brazil under director Cyrus Nowrasteh, with Lynn Collins and Esai Morales among the cast.
  • The film is described by its backers as a “heroic” portrait of Jair Bolsonaro.
  • Early material indicates a focus on Bolsonaro’s 2018 presidential campaign and a hospital stay tied to his 2018 stabbing, highlighting his military image.
  • Producers plan to finish production in Mexico and the United States in 2026, according to reports.