Entertainment
26 March 2026
Link copied to clipboardSão Paulo, March 26, 2026 — Production is now underway for A Estranha na Cama, Netflix's new Brazilian thriller directed by Esmir Filho (Latin Blood — The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso) and written by Raphael Montes (Good Morning, Verônica). The film is based on the author’s as-yet-unpublished novel of the same name. Having already sold more than one million books in Brazil, Montes will release the novel later this year. To mark the launch of the production, Netflix is unveiling the first official cast image today.
Starring Paolla Oliveira, Bella Campos and Emílio Dantas, the feature tells the story of a couple in crisis who decide to open their relationship in a last-ditch attempt to save their marriage. What begins as a liberating arrangement quickly turns into an intriguing game rife with lies and secrets. The film, featuring Raphael Montes's signature moments of suspense, explores a provocative narrative about desire, power and the limits of relationships. Kelner Macêdo, Vera Fischer and Paulo Betti also star.
Developed by Casa Montes and produced by A Fábrica, a Banijay Américas company, the film is written by Raphael Montes and Janaina Tokitaka and produced by Cecilia Grosso. Its executive producers are Raphael Montes, Victor Prataviera, Jenifer Marques, Clara Machado, Simone Oliveira and Samanta Moraes.
About Netflix Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. About A Fábrica One of Brazil’s most prominent audiovisual production companies, A Fábrica was founded in 2016 and is now part of Banijay Americas, one of the leading creators and producers of entertainment content, with production companies in the United States and across Latin America. Under the leadership of partners Luiz Noronha, Cecilia Grosso, Samanta Moraes and Alberto Elias, the company has become one of Brazil’s leading creators and producers, developing series and films for television, theaters and streaming platforms. Its portfolio includes acclaimed titles that originated in Brazil and went on to reach international audiences, including the films Minha Vida em Marte, Airplane Mode, Double Dad, Lulli, Barba Cabelo & Bigode and Wedding Games; the series Galera FC and #NoFilter; the documentary Filho da Mãe; the true crime mini-series From Dreams to Tragedy: The Fire that Shook Brazilian Football; as well as the breakout hit, Desperate Lies, which reached #1 globally among non-English-language series, and Vai Que Cola, the highest-rated cable TV comedy in Brazil. About Casa Montes Casa Montes, the production company founded by Raphael Montes and Victor Prataviera, is dedicated to developing original stories and screen adaptations. With strong ties to the literary world, the brand has established itself as a beacon of excellence in the fields of suspense, crime and melodrama. Drawing on the expertise of Raphael Montes — best-selling author of Secret Dinner and Perfect Days, and the screenwriter and executive producer behind Good Morning, Verônica and Scars of Beauty — the company is known for bold, provocative stories that combine dramatic quality with broad audience appeal.