Brazilian series, The Nutty Boy premiered this Wednesday, October 12 on Netflix.
The Nutty Boy was a worldwide hit that sold almost 4 million copies between 1980 and the present. Animation has finally entered the streaming sphere, and the occasion is especially noteworthy because Ziraldo turns 90 on October 24.
Nine episodes from the first season were released as 15-minute-long short films.
Meet The Nutty Boy Netflix UK Cast
Marcus Pejon
Marcus Pejon is a Brazilian actor and voice actor born on February 14, 1997, in So Paulo. The character in The Nutty Boy, for whom he provided the voice, has not yet been revealed by Netflix.
He has already provided the voice for many other animations. You might recall Sprinkleberry if you’ve watched Transformer. If not, let us remind you that the Sprinkleberry D’uhnut on Transformers is the dopest, dopest, and a most expensive doughnut. He is slow at everything else but is quick at rolling.
Gabriel Homulth
Gabriel Homulth is one of the voice actors of The Nutty Boy. As was already mentioned, it is yet to be revealed which character he has provided the voice for. Unfortunately, we were unable to uncover any other details about him. We anticipate learning more about him as the episodes progress.
Carol Roberto
Carol captured viewers’ attention when she voiced Nala, thanks to her performance and inventiveness, especially while Nala was singing. She impacted tens of thousands of people in Brazilian theatres with her performance of “O Que Eu Quero Mais É Ser Rei.”
Carol used her social isolation as a creative outlet to produce a children’s coloring book that addressed racism and bullying.
Digao Riberio
Digao Ribeiro is a Rio de Janeiro-born Brazilian actor best known for his part in the Amazon Prime Video original series Dom (2021). He obtained a degree from the oldest theater school in Latin America, Martins Penna, and completed a course in new media writing at Projeto Nave.
Wait until The Nutty Boy’s episode airs to learn more about the Diago character.
Lorena Castro
Lorena Castro is known for her work in Cuenteros (1996). She is one of The Nutty Boy’s voices actors. We are eager to find out more about her throughout the series. As soon as new information becomes available about her, we’ll update this page.
Diego Marques
Diego Marques Ferreira is a voice actor from Fortaleza. He was born on December 24, 1983, making him 38 years old. He has previously provided his voice for characters such as Kennosuke Tsurugi in Ashita no Nadja (TV), Kei Nagai in Ajin (TV), and Shikadai Nara in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (TV).
Pedro Ottoni
Actor and comedian Pedro Ottoni hail from the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. At the age of 16, Pedro began studying theater and, shortly after that, film and television. Ottoni performed as a comic on well-known internet sketch channels, including Felipe Neto, Porta dos Fundos, and Parafernalha.
Everything changed when Pedro appeared in the Warner Channel television show Matches in 2020. The next year, in Pai em Dobro, another Netflix original show, Pedro was Maisa’s romantic interest.
Italo Luiz
Italo Luiz is a Brazilian actor and voice actor. He played Jay in Descendants (2015) and Victor Kohl/Exile in Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors (2018). Additionally, he played the roles of Clay Jensen and Ander Muoz in 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020) and Elite (2018–Present), respectively. He started working in the sector in 2008.
Alex Barone
In Hollywood, Alex Barone is rapidly becoming well-known. Alex has scored several television parts since being chosen for the “ABC Discovers: Talent Showcase,” including those in How I Met Your Father, Dopesick, and The Rookie, all starring Nathan Fillion and Michael Keaton (opposite Hillary Duff).
Alex also scored a significant part in the upcoming Netflix thriller “Luckiest Girl Alive,” which is based on the same-titled 2015 New York Times Best-Seller by Jessica Knoll and is directed by Mike Barker (The Handmaid’s Tale) and stars Mila Kunis.
Another supporting part is “Shirley,” the upcoming movie by John Ridley (opposite Regina King). Alex is enthusiastic about supporting and motivating performers.
Melissa Garcia
Voice actress Melissa Garcia has been doing this for almost 20 years. She has a recognizable voice in Brazil thanks to advertising, her eight years as Boomerang Channel’s branding voice, and her participation in the voice casts of numerous animated and original cartoons.
She provided the voices for Vovô Juju, Lara, Videl from Dragon Ball Z, Amy Mizuno from Sailor Moon, and Ana Catarina from Jorel’s brother, who was nominated for an international Emmy in 2019.
Zayra Zordan
Zayra Zordan, a voice actor, and dubbing director was born on January 24, 1950, in So Paulo. In “Rugrats” and “All Grown Up,” she played Didi (American TV cartoon series). She also played Aunt Figg in Charm (2021), Emily’s grandma in The Little Bear, Bev Big Head in Rocko’s Modern Life, and Seora Guzman in Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1993).
Roberto Garcia
Roberto Garcia has a wealth of experience in voice acting, narration, and dubbing. He took part in several notable productions, including Mortal Combat, Moana, and several soap operas, reality shows, and documentaries, among others.
At the Célia Helena School, he received a degree in performing arts. He sings and has been in a band for ten years. These days, he uses his vocal abilities in the songs he voices for various characters. The most significant was Tamatoa, who played the bad guy in the Brazilian adaptation of the film Moana.
When Is The Release Date of The Nutty Boy?
The Nutty Boy premiered on October 12 on Netflix. Producer of popular hits like Festa no Céu (2014), Chatrone was in charge of the adaptation. Beto Gomez and Michele Massagli were in charge of the direction, and Carina Schulze and Rodrigo Olaio were in charge of the script.
Antonio Pinto, the son of Ziraldo, collaborated on the series’ musical production with André Abujamra. O Menino Maluquinho will feature 26 episodes in its initial Netflix run. Throughout the first half of 2023, the entire season will be accessible.
The Nutty Boy Netflix Plot
The Nutty Boy is based on the beloved children’s book of the same name by Brazilian author Ziraldo and chronicles the mishaps of Maluquinho (Nutty) and his buddies.
Ziraldo adapted the 1980s book into The Nutty Boy comics, which have now sold over 4 million copies across ten different countries and served as the basis for two films and a TV show. Netflix claims that the show will include current events and introduce new characters to join Maluquinho, the well-known child with the pan on his head.
Maluquinho, the primary character, is a happy and upbeat 10-year-old boy who sports a pan on his head in place of a hat. The majority of the tales—his signature—focus on the comical mishaps of Maluquinho and his pals.