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Wagner Moura sues Pastor Silas Malafaia over social media statements

2 sources · 18 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

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.

1. What we know (6)

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

2 sources Tvtnews A Tarde

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

2 sources Tvtnews A Tarde

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

2 sources Tvtnews A Tarde

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

2 sources Tvtnews A Tarde

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

2 sources Tvtnews A Tarde

Malafaia reacted after learning about the lawsuit

2 sources Tvtnews A Tarde
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

The case is proceeding under judicial secrecy

Reported by: Tvtnews A Tarde
Did not cover: Rede Brasil Atual

Moura's representatives stated he will not comment outside of legal proceedings

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Did not cover: A Tarde
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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