Principal photography on Jeff and Michael Zimbalist's biopic Pelé started earlier this week, and an extensive cast list has been revealed. Vincent D'Onofrio (Men in Black) and Rodrigo Santoro (300) are in final negotiations to join the picture. D'Onofrio would star as the Brazilian team's World Cup coach, Vicente Feola. Other additions include Colm Meaney (Hell on Wheels), who would play George Raynor, the Swedish World Cup coach. Newcomer Kevin de Paula will play Pelé from age 13-17. Hit the jump for more. Check out the full press release and casting announcement for Pelé below: PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINS ON BRIAN GRAZER'S PELÉ VINCENT D'ONOFRIO, RODRIGO SANTORO, DIEGO BONETA, COLM MEANEY AND SEU JORGE TO STAR IN IMAGINE ENTERTAINMENT AND SEINE PICTURES PRODUCTION Los Angeles – Oct 2nd, 2013 – Emmy nominated actor Vincent D'Onofrio (MEN IN BLACK, 'Law and Order: Criminal Intent') and Rodrigo Santoro (300, LOVE ACTUALLY) are in final negotiations to star alongside Diego Boneta (ROCK OF AGES), Golden Globe nominated actor Colm Meaney (GET HIM TO THE GREEK, THE DAMNED UNITED) and Seu Jorge (THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU, CITY OF GOD) who have joined the cast of PELÉ, the inspirational drama about the legendary Brazilian soccer player, written and to be directed by Michael Zimbalist and Jeff Zimbalist, and produced by Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer, Seine Pictures' Ivan Orlic, and Kim Roth, and Colin Wilson. Principal photography started on September 30 on location in Brazil. PELÉ will be executive produced by Pelé, Paul Kemsley and Exclusive Media. Seine Pictures is fully financing the film and licensed Pele's life rights from Sports Licensing International B.V. The film's creative team includes Academy Award nominated director of ...
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