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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 24, 2015 16:55:47 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/tv/global/gerard-depardieu-set-to-play-lead-role-in-netflix-french-house-of-cards-1201504390/Gerard Depardieu Set To Play Lead Role in Netflix’ French ‘House of Cards’ Gerard Depardieu is in talks to play a role similar to Kevin Spacey’s Francis Underwood in “Marseille,” Netflix’s first French-language production, according to Europe1 news. Contacted by Variety on Sunday, Netflix declined to comment on the rumor. Though it’s not based strictly on “House of Cards,” the project has a similar political theme, centering on Robert Taro, mayor of the Southern French city for 25 years. The upcoming elections have him face the man he chose as his successor, an ambitious youngster aiming high. Both candidates will fight mercilessly. The eight-episode series is created and written by “Carlos” screenwriter Dan Franck. It’s produced and repped in international markets by Pascal Breton’s Federation Entertainment. The first two episodes of “Marseille” will be directed by Florent-Emilio Siri, director of the Cesar-nominated theatrical hits “My Way” (Cloclo) and “L’Ennemi intime. ” Samuel Benchetrit (“J’ai toujours rêvé d’être un gangster”) will also be directing episodes. With a career spanning 45 years, Depardieu still makes headlines around the world for his on- and off-screen performances. In 2014, the actor toplined Abel Ferrara’s controversial “Welcome to New York,” a film inspired by the infamous Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s rape case, which was launched by Wild Bunch during Cannes Film Festival. This year, Depardieu was back at the fest — this time in competition — with Guillaume Nicloux’ “Valley of Love,” which drew a rowdy standing ovation following its official screening.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jul 10, 2015 8:43:54 GMT -6
deadline.com/2015/07/gerard-depardieu-netflix-marseille-1201473268/Gerard Depardieu Confirmed To Star In Netflix’ ‘Marseille’ Gerard Depardieu has been confirmed to star in Marseille, the first French-language series from Netflix. The political drama, which has been compared to House Of Cards, is Netflix’ flagship original series as it enters the French market. Depardieu will player Robert Taro, longtime mayor of the seaport city, who finds himself facing his ambitious younger protégé in an election. Benoit Magimel will play the young upstart. Geraldine Pailhas (Don Juan DeMarco) and Nadia Fares (The Crimson Rivers) are also playing major roles in the series. The eight-episode series is created and written by Carlos co-writer Dan Franck. Among the directors are Florent Emilio Siri (Hostage), Xavier Gens (Hitman) and Cedric Anger (Next Time I’ll Aim For The Heart). The series is set to air early next year.
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