She earns his trust completely. He decides to adopt her as his heir.
No cenário sempre movimentado da televisão brasileira, onde agendas se cruzam e projetos competem pela atenção dos mesmos talentos, Juliana Paes se viu diante de uma escolha inevitável: honrar seus compromissos com 'Os Donos do Jogo' significava abrir mão do papel principal em 'Quem Ama Cuida', a próxima novela das nove da Globo. A produção, escrita por Walcyr Carrasco e prevista para estrear em maio de 2026, segue em frente com Letícia Colin no centro da trama — um lembrete de que, no entretenimento como na vida, os caminhos se bifurcam e outros protagonistas sempre surgem.
- A Globo tentou por semanas encaixar Juliana Paes na novela, mas o conflito com a segunda temporada de 'Os Donos do Jogo' tornou o acordo impossível.
- A saída de uma das atrizes mais reconhecidas da emissora poderia abalar o projeto, mas a produção reagiu com rapidez para não perder o fôlego.
- Letícia Colin assume a protagonista Adriana, uma cuidadora injustamente acusada de assassinato, enquanto Isabel Teixeira encarna a antagonista e Antonio Fagundes marca seu retorno à televisão.
- Nomes como Mariana Ximenes, Bianca Bin e Agatha Moreira estão sendo avaliados para papéis centrais, sinalizando que o elenco ainda ganha forma.
- A estreia em 18 de maio de 2026 no horário nobre representa uma aposta da Globo para reconquistar a estabilidade de sua grade após um período de instabilidade na programação.
Juliana Paes não fará parte de 'Quem Ama Cuida', a próxima novela das nove da Globo. Após semanas de negociações, ficou claro que seus compromissos com a segunda temporada de 'Os Donos do Jogo' inviabilizavam qualquer acordo. A emissora confirmou a saída e seguiu em frente.
Escrita por Walcyr Carrasco e dirigida artisticamente por Amora Mautner, a novela estreia em 18 de maio de 2026, ocupando o horário atualmente de 'Três Graças'. Letícia Colin assume o papel principal de Adriana, uma cuidadora que conquista a confiança de Rogério Brandão — um homem rico e difícil, vivido por Antonio Fagundes em seu retorno à televisão. Quando ele decide adotá-la como herdeira e anunciar um casamento, é assassinado naquela mesma noite. Adriana é culpada, condenada e presa por um crime que não cometeu. Ao sair da prisão, ela parte em busca da verdade.
Isabel Teixeira está confirmada como antagonista, e a Globo avalia ainda Mariana Ximenes, Bianca Bin e Agatha Moreira para papéis de destaque. O caso de Juliana Paes expõe a complexidade logística de produzir projetos simultâneos na televisão brasileira — mas para a emissora, o contratempo foi contornável. Com um elenco em construção e uma trama carregada de segredos e vingança, a novela se apresenta como peça central na tentativa da Globo de recuperar o prestígio do seu horário nobre.
Juliana Paes will not be joining the cast of Globo's next primetime novela, "Quem Ama Cuida." The network confirmed the decision after weeks of attempting to align the actress's schedule with production demands. Her other commitments—specifically the second season of the series "Os Donos do Jogo"—made it impossible to reach an agreement. The production moves forward without her.
The novela, written by Walcyr Carrasco, is set to premiere on May 18, 2026, taking the 9 p.m. slot currently held by "Três Graças." Amora Mautner will serve as artistic director, overseeing a team of supporting directors. The timing reflects Globo's broader effort to stabilize its primetime lineup after a period of programming shifts.
Letícia Colin has been confirmed as the lead, with Isabel Teixeira cast as the antagonist. Antonio Fagundes, returning to television after time away, rounds out the central cast. The network is also considering Mariana Ximenes, Bianca Bin, and Agatha Moreira for key roles. The ensemble is being assembled to match Carrasco's signature style—emotionally dense, dramatically charged storytelling.
The plot centers on Adriana, a caregiver hired to look after Rogério Brandão, a wealthy and temperamental man played by Fagundes. Despite initial wariness, she earns his trust completely. He decides to adopt her as his heir and announces plans to marry her. That same night, Rogério is murdered under mysterious circumstances. Adriana is blamed, convicted, and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit. After serving her sentence, she emerges determined to clear her name and uncover the truth. The narrative weaves together the familiar threads of Carrasco's work: family secrets, wrongful accusation, the hunger for vindication, and the darker currents running beneath wealth and inheritance.
The scheduling conflict that removed Paes from consideration underscores the logistical complexity of producing simultaneous television projects in Brazil's entertainment industry. "Os Donos do Jogo," the series claiming her availability, is moving into its second season—a commitment that took priority. For Globo, the setback was manageable; the network had other options and moved quickly to assemble a cast it believes will deliver the emotional weight the story demands. The novela's May 2026 debut marks another step in the network's attempt to restore momentum to its primetime schedule.
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The scheduling conflict made it impossible to reach an agreement between the actress's other commitments and production demands.— Globo's confirmation (via Folha de S. Paulo's Outro Canal column)
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Why did Juliana Paes walk away from this role? Was it her choice or the network's?
It was mutual, really—but driven by her existing commitments. She had already signed on for the second season of "Os Donos do Jogo," and those dates couldn't move. The network tried to make it work, but the calendars just wouldn't align.
So Globo didn't have a backup plan ready?
They did, actually. They moved quickly to Letícia Colin and started building around her. It's not like the production stalled. But it does suggest Paes was their first choice—otherwise why spend weeks trying to negotiate?
What's the actual story here? The plot, I mean.
A woman becomes a caregiver for a wealthy man, gains his trust, he decides to marry her and make her his heir. Then he's murdered the same night. She takes the fall, goes to prison, and comes out determined to prove she didn't do it. It's classic Carrasco—family drama, secrets, revenge.
And that's supposed to stabilize Globo's primetime?
That's the bet. The network's been shuffling its 9 p.m. slot around, and they're hoping this particular mix of emotional intensity and mystery will hold an audience. It's the kind of story that keeps people watching.
Who's actually in it now?
Letícia Colin leads it. Antonio Fagundes is back on television after a break—he plays the murdered man. Isabel Teixeira is the villain. They're still talking to Mariana Ximenes, Bianca Bin, and Agatha Moreira about other roles. It's a solid ensemble.
When does it air?
May 18, 2026. That's when it replaces "Três Graças" in the schedule.