A seemingly simple, glowing substance caused massive harm in Goiânia, Brazil, and led to one of the most devastating radioactive contamination accidents in 1987. Inspired by this harrowing real-life incident, Radioactive Emergency chronicles the mounting tension and the fear among the people as scientists and doctors worked to prevent a massive disaster. And to portray this tense time in Brazil, directors Fernando Coimbra and Iberê Carvalho assembled a talented lineup.

So, before Radioactive Emergency arrives on screens, here is a closer look at the cast who will be bringing the story to life.

Following are the actors who are bringing the tragic story alive:

Johnny Massaro as Márcio: Massaro is well known for his role in The Son of a Thousand Men and Big Family.

Paulo Gorgulho as Orenstein: Gorgulho has previously appeared in Pantanal and The Killer.

Tuca Andrada (Wandering Heart) as the Governor

Buksass Kabengele (Warden) as Evenildo

Clarissa Kiste, William Costa, Emílio de Mello, Ana Costa, Alan Rocha, and Douglas Simon are also part of the cast. The series traces the fear, confusion, and courage as ordinary people confronted an invisible threat. It begins after scavengers stole a radioactive substance from an abandoned hospital without knowing that it could be harmful. 

From the initial discovery to the desperate efforts to contain its deadly effects, this series is certainly a must-watch that is set to arrive on March 18.

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And while waiting for the release of Radioactive Emergency, this is perhaps the perfect time to watch Lead Children, which is based on yet another harrowing real incident.

Netflix’s latest six-episode drama, Lead Children, follows a doctor, played by Joanna Kulig, uncovering a smelting plant poisoning local children. Released globally on February 16, Lead Children made waves on streaming charts and even drew immediate comparisons to HBO’s acclaimed Chernobyl. It surpassed popular reality hits like Single’s Inferno Reunion and Love is Blind in viewership.

As per FlixPatrol, this show was one of the most-watched both domestically and worldwide upon release. While the story is much different from radiation releases, this is just the perfect 6-episode binge-watch series before Radioactive Emergency arrives.

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