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Brazilian MMA Champion Charles Oliveira Biopic in Development at 405 Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Eduardo Ferro's 405 Films has acquired the life rights of Brazilian MMA champion Charles Oliveira, with plans to develop a feature film.
The biopic will trace Oliveira’s rise from life-threatening health issues in the impoverished Vicente de Carvalho neighborhood in Guarujá, São Paulo, through his domination of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world before becoming a champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has defeated some of the biggest names in the sport including Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, and fights to regain his lightweight championship title in a headlining match against Ilia Toporia at UFC 317 in June. The filmmaker brings experience with elite-level combat sports, having produced the 405 Films biopic “O Faixa-Preta: A verdade história de Fernando Tererê” about the Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion.
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