Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has been recorded asking jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro for $26.8 million to finance a biopic about his father. The leaked voice memos, published by Intercept Brasil, reveal Flávio's urgent plea for funds to ensure payments to high-profile individuals involved in the film, including actor Jim Caviezel. Vorcaro, currently imprisoned for his role in a massive banking fraud scandal, allegedly defrauded clients out of hundreds of millions. The incident has triggered a backlash, with political figures criticizing Flávio's actions as detrimental to his presidential campaign against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Sociologist Celso Rocha de Barros noted that this scandal could undermine Flávio's anti-establishment appeal. Despite initial denials, he later admitted to seeking private sponsorship, framing it as a personal endeavor. The film's budget has raised eyebrows, being far higher than typical Brazilian productions, prompting questions about the legitimacy of the funding sources. As the situation unfolds, the implications for Flávio's political future remain uncertain.