Someone Borrowed(2022) Apr 2026

(originally titled Esposa de Aluguel ), released globally on Netflix in October 2022 , stands as a vibrant addition to Brazil's growing catalog of romantic comedies. Directed by Cris D'Amato and written by Luanna Guimarães, the film enthusiastically embraces one of the most beloved and reliable tropes in romance history: the fake dating scenario. Clocking in at 107 minutes, it provides a breezy, colorful, and highly energetic escape that leans heavily into situational humor and classic telenovela-style charm.

Castro plays the quintessential spoiled playboy who is forced to grow up. His character begins as self-centered and rigid, viewing the arrangement strictly as a business transaction. As the film progresses, Castro leans into physical comedy and expressive acting to portray a man slowly realizing that his carefully constructed walls are crumbling. Someone Borrowed(2022)

The film also captures the essence of Brazilian family dynamics—warm, fiercely loving, occasionally intrusive, and deeply centered around community and shared meals. This cultural backdrop adds a layer of heart to the comedy, making the stakes feel real for Luiz, even if his methods of resolving his problem are ridiculous. ⭐ The Verdict (originally titled Esposa de Aluguel ), released globally

When his mother is diagnosed with a terminal illness, she makes a final, dying wish: she wants to see her only son happily settled and married before she passes. To ensure he complies, she threatens to completely write him out of her substantial will. Castro plays the quintessential spoiled playboy who is