Career Timeline of Wagner Moura: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Wagner Moura built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Wagner Moura is a highly regarded Brazilian actor, voice actor, and filmmaker, achieving both national and international recognition. He is celebrated for his performances in Brazilian films and television, but gained wider fame for his portrayal of Pablo Escobar in the Netflix series *Narcos*, earning a Golden Globe nomination. More recently, Moura's voice-acting performance as Death in *Puss in Boots: The Last Wish* was critically acclaimed, leading to an Annie Award nomination. He is considered one of Brazil's most prominent actors on the global stage.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1960: Reference to The Magnificent Seven Movie

In 1960, Wagner Moura declines the remake of The Magnificent Seven movie due to the series Narcos.

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1992: Resumed the band Sua Mãe

In 1992, Wagner Moura resumed the band he formed with friends, Sua Mãe, performed on some TV programs and released a CD.

1996: Started working in professional theater

In 1996, Wagner Moura started working in professional theater.

2007: Role in Paraíso Tropical

In 2007, Wagner Moura played the role of Olavo Novaes in the telenovela Paraíso Tropical. The relationship between Olavo and Bebel became the biggest highlight of the show, earning Moura acclaim and awards.

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2008: Return to Theater with Hamlet

In 2008, Wagner Moura returned to the theater after years, starring in and producing the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, which was recorded as a documentary.

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2010: Elite Squad: The Enemy Within

In 2010, Wagner Moura returned as Nascimento in the sequel to Elite Squad, Elite Squad: The Enemy Within, which became the highest-grossing film in Brazil for ten years.

2012: Guest Vocalist for MTV tribute to Legião Urbana

In 2012, Wagner Moura was the guest vocalist for the "MTV live tribute to Legião Urbana" held in São Paulo and broadcast live by MTV Brasil.

2013: Hollywood Debut in Elysium

In 2013, Wagner Moura debuted in Hollywood with a role in the science fiction film Elysium, directed by Neill Blomkamp.

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2014: Starred in Futuro Beach

In 2014, Wagner Moura starred in Futuro Beach by Karim Aïnouz at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film received homophobic reactions.

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April 2015: Declined The Magnificent Seven Remake

In April 2015, Wagner Moura was set to star in The Magnificent Seven remake but declined due to filming Narcos.

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2016: Golden Globe Nomination for Narcos

In 2016, Wagner Moura received a Golden Globe nomination for his role as Pablo Escobar in Narcos, marking a significant achievement as the first Brazilian in 14 years to be recognized.

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2017: The Magnificent Seven Remake Premiere Year

In 2017, The Magnificent Seven remake was scheduled to premiere, but Wagner Moura had to decline the invitation due to filming the series Narcos.

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2018: Announced in Brian De Palma Production

In 2018, Wagner Moura was announced to be part of a new production by Brian De Palma, but the project was paused.

September 2019: Release of Wasp Network

In September 2019, Wagner Moura released the film Wasp Network, directed by Olivier Assayas, which competed at the Venice Film Festival.

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2019: Marighella Premiere at Berlin International Film Festival

In 2019, Marighella officially premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival within the official out-of-competition show.

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2020: Sundance Film Festival Jury and Sergio Launch

In 2020, Wagner Moura signed with WME, served on the official jury of the Sundance Film Festival, and launched the Netflix drama Sergio, where he was both the protagonist and producer.

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2021: Joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

In 2021, Wagner Moura became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood.

2021: Directorial and Screenwriting Debut with Marighella

In 2021, Wagner Moura made his debut as a movie director and screenwriter with Marighella, a biopic about Carlos Marighella.

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2022: Starring in Various Productions

In 2022, Wagner Moura starred in the Apple TV+ series Shining Girls, joined the cast of Civil War, and voiced Death in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. He also starred in The Gray Man.

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2022: Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro Awards for Marighella

In 2022, Wagner Moura's film Marighella was the biggest winner at the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro (Brazilian Film Grand Prix) with eight awards, including Best Film, Best First Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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2022: Voice acting performance in Puss in Boots

In 2022, Wagner Moura's voice acting performance as Death in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish earned him an Annie Awards nomination.

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2024: Role in Mr. & Mrs. Smith

In 2024, Wagner Moura played a recurring role as a John Smith Agent in the Amazon Prime Video series Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

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2024: Starring in Civil War

In 2024, Wagner Moura took on his first main role in a Hollywood blockbuster, starring alongside Kirsten Dunst in Civil War, directed by Alex Garland.

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