This year’s Tudum: A Global Fan Event gave fans all over the world a sneak peek at what to expect from your favorite Netflix series and films. From fan favorites like Bridgerton to highly anticipated titles like ONE PIECE, there’s a lot to be excited about — and the energy in São Paulo was off the charts.
During the live event hosted by Chase Stokes, Maisa Silva and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, stars and filmmakers took to the stage to celebrate all the exciting things to come.
Whether you were in Brazil or watching the livestream from home, there are moments you might have missed. Don’t worry, though, because we’ve rounded up all the best behind-the-scenes highlights.
Gal Gadot might be stepping into the shoes of another action hero with Heart of Stone, a new high-octane spy thriller launching in August, but there’s one role that will always be close to her heart: Wonder Woman. While surrounded by legions of screaming fans, she spotted two particularly enthusiastic women holding up their arms in the character’s iconic pose. Gadot happily returned the favor, crossing her own arms and sending the room into utter chaos.
Once the screams died down, she teased what fans can expect from her new film.
“Heart of Stone has all the right ingredients,” she said. “The best cast members, so much action, a lot of laughter and a lot of drama. Five locations around the world. Just a lot of fun. I can’t wait for all of you to watch it.”
Aria Mia Loberti and Louis Hofmann took to the stage to give fans a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming limited series. “The series is an epic and intimate story that connects these two wonderful characters on different sides of World War II,” Loberti said, teasing the “action, excitement and deep human connection” in store across the TV adaptation of the beloved novel. “I’m really excited to share this with all of you on this level.”
While this is Loberti’s acting debut, fans were more than familiar with Hofmann from his performance in Netflix’s Dark. He sent the love right back, hopping off stage to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.
From North Carolina to the Bahamas, Outer Banks star Chase Stokes has been all over hunting for gold. This weekend, he’s in Brazil to co-host Tudum: A Global Fan Event, and fans erupted with screams as the famous Pogue left the Bienal. Clearly moved by all the love he was being shown, Stokes placed both of his hands on his heart.
Fresh off of Season 4, the students (and alumni) of Sherman Oaks High visited the Never Have I Ever activation that proved authentic when Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Devi Vishwakumar) nearly yanked a locker door from its hinges and said, “This is what always happens on set!” While there, Ramakrishnan filmed a TikTok and was jokingly heckled with boos by co-stars Jaren Lewison (Ben Gross) and Darren Barnet (Paxton Hall-Yoshida). Yes, their playfully combative on-screen energy is just the same behind the scenes.
Writing a poem as Lady Whistledown, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington) said, “Dearest gentle readers, there’s no fan more passionate than the Brazilian.” The love and appreciation was reciprocated when Coughlan met with fans who were overjoyed to have individual interactions with her, some traveled long distances to see her. She doubled down on her appreciation for Bridgerton fans and how actively they share support, stating, “You’re the best fans in the world and we see it all the time.”
India Amarteifio (Queen Charlotte) and Corey Mylchreest (King George) looked positively royal as they greeted the crowd from the stage. The two expressed their excitement to explore Brazil and connect with fans who were eager to see them. So much, in fact, that one fan performed Charlotte’s famous “Do you love me?” monologue from Episode 6 for Amarteifio and Mylchreest.
The Tudum: A Global Fan Event green room turned into a star-studded meet and greet. FUBAR’s Arnold Schwarzenegger and Heart of Stone’s Gadot combined their undercover missions as they met backstage and snapped a few photos together. Schwarzenegger also met the cast of ONE PIECE, and he proved that he isn’t just hilarious on-screen. The action star kept the ensemble cracking up the entire time with his jokes.
—Reporting by Chancellor Agard, Cole Delbyck, Christopher Hudspeth and Phillipe Thao.
