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Wagner Moura sues Pastor Silas Malafaia over social media statements

2 sources · 18 Apr 2026

Actor Wagner Moura filed a lawsuit in Rio de Janeiro court against Pastor Silas Malafaia over statements made on X during the Oscar nomination period. Moura is seeking R$ 100,000 in moral damages.

Pastor Silas Malafaia made statements on platform X during the period when Wagner Moura was competing for the Oscar for Best Actor for the film 'The Secret Agent', calling the actor a 'cretin artist' and accusing him of benefiting from public resources. The film is an international co-production with a budget of R$ 28 million, involving Brazil, France, Germany and Holland.

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Wagner Moura filed a lawsuit at the 5th Civil Court of Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro

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Moura is seeking R$ 100,000 in moral damages compensation

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Malafaia's statements were made on X during Moura's Oscar nomination period for 'The Secret Agent'

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Malafaia called Moura a 'moronic artist' and made accusations about public resources

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The film 'The Secret Agent' had a budget of R$ 28 million and is an international co-production

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Malafaia reacted after learning about the lawsuit

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The case is proceeding under judicial secrecy

Reported by: tvtnews.com.br A Tarde Regional
Silence from: Rede Brasil Atual
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Moura's representatives stated he will not comment outside of legal proceedings

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Reported by: tvtnews.com.br
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