'Dark Horse' was filmed in Brazil irregularly, according to Ancine

An infraction notice was opened for investigation, and the producer will now need to present a defense. g1 contacted Go Up Entertainment, but did not receive a response until the conclusion of this report. The space will be updated if there is a response. Details about Dark Horse "Dark Horse" is a biopic that tells the story of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The film stars Jim Caviezel, who plays the former president, currently under house arrest for an attempted coup d'état. The 57-year-old American actor is best known for "The Passion of the Christ" (2004) and for appearing in more conservative films in recent years, such as "Sound of Freedom" (2023). Directing is Cyrus Nowrasteh, a 69-year-old American filmmaker who has made films for TV, such as "After the Attack", and for cinema, such as "The Stoning of Soraya M.". He was already involved in a co-production between the United States and Brazil when writing the script for "Jenipapo" (1995) with director Monique Gardenberg. Dark Horse does not have a registration request for release in Brazil. He wrote the script for "Dark Horse" with Mark Nowrasteh, based on a script written by Mario Frias, actor and former Secretary of Culture during the Bolsonaro government. The cast also includes Esai Morales ("Mission: Impossible"), Lynn Collins ("The Walking Dead"), Camille Guaty ("Duster") as Michelle Bolsonaro and Jeffrey Vincent Parise ("General Hospital"). On April 7, Caviezel posted on Instagram that the film opens on September 11, 2026, a Friday. In Brazil, films normally premiere on Thursdays. Deadline, however, reported on April 21 that there is no release date, "contrary to some online speculation," and that the filmmakers are still looking to sell the project. Dark Horse's relationship with Daniel Vorcaro The bridge between Vorcaro's money and the producer of 'Dark Horse' Banker Daniel Vorcaro helped finance the biopic "Dark Horse" and the negotiations involved direct contacts with the former president's son, the senator and candidate for President of the Republic, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), who was pushing for payments. Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, is arrested in Brasília, accused of leading a billion-dollar financial fraud scheme that could reach R$12 billion, according to the PF. The information was revealed in May by the Intercept Brasil portal, which had access to messages exchanged between the two and an audio sent by Flávio to the banker in September 2025. Check out Ancine's full note below: ANCINE clarifies the existence of an administrative process against the company Go Up Entertainment, in view of the presentation of a complaint reporting the production, in Brazilian territory, of a foreign audiovisual work without prior communication to the Agency. In the case of foreign works filmed in Brazil, ANCINE must be notified. A situation that did not occur in the case of the film “Dark Horse”. After two unsuccessful attempts to contact the producer for clarification, the infraction notice was drawn up, opening a deadline for defense and presentation of appeals. As this is an ongoing process, ANCINE does not anticipate conclusions on its merits. The results of the investigation will be publicly disclosed as soon as they are completed (the sanctioning processes have restricted access) and, if irregularities are identified, ANCINE will adopt the appropriate measures provided for by law. The Agency reaffirms its commitment to transparency and regularity in the Brazilian audiovisual sector.