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The decision to bring back the original actors—over two decades after they first portrayed the iconic duo—was both a daring choice and a nostalgic nod to the past. The chemistry between Chicó and João Grilo, which was so vibrant in 1999, had to be rekindled. While the passage of time has altered the actors, the essence of their characters remains intact. However, the challenge lies in the expected dynamism and energy that fans have come to love, which is inevitably tempered by age.
A careful blend of homage and new narratives