Drops Watched “Very Special Agents,” a Comedic Action Film Inspired by Paulo Gustavo

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Virtual Screening Unveils Action-Comedy “Very Special Agents,” Inspired by Paulo Gustavo’s Humor and Circus Clown Dynamics

Drops attended a virtual press screening of the action comedy Very Special Agents, which premieres on January 8, 2026. Starring Marcus Majella and Pedroca Monteiro, Very Special Agents (Agentes Muito Especiais) delivers an over-the-top action comedy with a concept inspired by Wolverine and Deadpool. Director Pedro Antonio shaped the film based on the dynamics of circus clowns Augusto and Branco. Very Special Agents also features nods to James Bond, Kill Bill, Panteras, Bad Boys, Um Tira da Pesada, and Maquina Mortifera. Paulo Gustavo originally conceived Very Special Agents. After his passing in 2021, Marcus Majella took over the project at the request of Gustavo’s mother, Dona Dea. Majella posted a tribute to Gustavo on Instagram, noting that the script, idealized by both Gustavo and himself, drew humor from Gustavo’s play De Minha Mae. The film follows gay police officers who infiltrate a criminal organization.

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The movie tells the story of officers Jeff (Majella) and Johnny (Monteiro) as they try to join the elite unit of Rio de Janeiro’s police force. Their mission is to infiltrate a prison and dismantle the Bando da Onca, led by Onca (Dira Paes). In her role as Onca, Paes delivers her first major villain performance, which required her to work closely with real sharks and large fish. Filmed at locations such as AquaRio (Latin America’s largest aquarium), the port of Ilha do Governador, and Musals hangar in Rio de Janeiro, the film aims to deliver an exciting cinematic experience while promoting diversity and representation. As Majella explains, “It’s a film that proves gays can be everywhere, even undercover cops.”

Comic Homage to ’90s B-movies: Paulo Gustavo’s Last Fashionably Criminal Masterpiece

The plot involves the duo infiltrating an event and encountering Onca (Paes), who poses as a renowned fashion designer to conceal her criminal life. According to PlayersForLife, viewers who don’t expect too much from a film inspired by Troop of Elite, Deadly Machine, and other B-movies of the 90s will likely enjoy the film’s humor. PlayersForLife notes that Paes delivers a memorable performance as a villain who ties the story together, making ample use of special effects and not taking herself too seriously. The film was left unfinished after Gustavo’s death from COVID-19 in 2021 and was completed nearly five years later. PlayersForLife suggests that Paulo Gustavo “would have laughed a lot at the final result.” (Note: This summary does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Portal Uai.)