Brazilian actor Wagner Moura has been recognized as a potential contender for the 2026 Oscars following his acclaimed performance in the film "O Agente Secreto" (The Secret Agent), directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho. The American magazine Variety included Moura in its list of predictions for the Best Actor category, while the film itself is considered a candidate for Best International Feature Film. "O Agente Secreto" had previously won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival, where Moura received the Best Actor award. However, he was unable to accept the prize in person at the time. On July 5, 2025, during the Cinéma Paradiso Louvre Festival in Paris, Moura was formally presented with his Cannes Best Actor trophy by Juliette Binoche, the Jury President of the 2025 Cannes Festival. The film is scheduled for release in Brazil on November 6. Despite this recognition, Moura was notably absent from the 2025 Emmy Awards nominations, where he was expected to be considered for Best Actor in a Miniseries for his role in the Apple TV+ series "Ladrões de Drogas." This omission was met with disappointment among Brazilian audiences.