One of several Brazilian biopics released in 2023, along with Meu Nome é Gal (2023), Nosso Sonho (2023), Angela (2023) and Mamonas Assassinas: O Filme (2023).
Production started in 2014. Ailton Graça was cast in the lead role around the time and reportedly thought filming would start "the following month".
Ailton Graça's performance brought Mussum's children to tears during shooting. "They called me 'father'", he stated.
Ailton Graça required to subtle aesthetic procedures to more physically resemble Mussum. "I'm in for finding a character through characterization."