A hit at the movies, this comedy with Kev Adams and Jarry is becoming a TV series for TF1!

It was the unexpected success of spring 2022. The French comedy Maison de Retraite with Kev Adams and Gerard Depardieu managed to bring more than 2 million viewers to French theaters.

The film tells the story of Milan (Kev Adams), a 30-year-old man forced to serve 300 hours in a nursing home. His first few weeks were hell, but he was quickly accepted by the retirees.

As the weeks pass, Milan discovers that the facility is taking advantage of the residents’ vulnerabilities to trick them. He then decides to make a great escape, but he’s not quite done with his misfortune…

The first part of the retirement homes was such a success that the film got a sequel, released in February 2024, which managed to attract 1.6 million curious people. and with the information of our colleagues ParisianThis great adventure is not over yet.

The nursing home becomes a series

Indeed, TF1 is currently developing a series based on the two feature films Maison de Retraite. Kev Adams, who is already a film producer, will also be at the helm of this adaptation.

And fans of the two films will be pleased to learn that several characters are set to return, especially among the residents, as Daniel Prevost, Amanda Lear and even Michelle Jonas are set to return for this new adventure.

“But things will evolve between now and the filming.“, however, a source close to the project explained to our colleagues at Le Parisien. At this time, the shooting date has not been set yet. Therefore, it should not be aired until 2025. Le Parisien also did not specify whether Kev Adams will reprise his role in the series.

Note that this is not the first time that Kev Adams has collaborated with TF1 on a series. In March 2023, he was actually the star of Avenir, a feature created and co-written by the comedian. A fruitful collaboration that prompted Kev Adams to repeat the experience.