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Leaked Footage Shows Jim Caviezel as Bolsonaro in U.S. Biopic ‘Dark Horse’ Set for 2026

Family-shared footage brings the U.S. biopic into public view during the ex-president’s preventive detention following an STF conviction for attempted coup.

Overview

  • Heloísa Bolsonaro posted backstage video on Instagram on December 7 showing Jim Caviezel being made up as Jair Bolsonaro, and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro reposted it.
  • The film is reported to be directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, known for politically and religiously themed projects.
  • Reporting cites an international cast that includes Lynn Collins, Esai Morales and Brazilian actor Felipe Folgosi.
  • Outlets say the production is U.S.-based and in English, with Caviezel spending several months in Brazil during filming.
  • Coverage notes Bolsonaro’s recent STF conviction and preventive detention since November 22, and flags that items such as the screenplay’s reported authorship by Mário Frias and claims of strict anti-leak protocols remain unconfirmed.