Nicolas Duvachel currently stars in Fortune de France, a historical family saga in which he plays Jean de Ciorac, a prince caught in the crossfire of the Wars of Religion. An ardent Protestant, he must hide his faith from everyone, with the help of his Catholic wife, whom he loves dearly.
Nicolas Duvachel in the costume series
While Nicolas Duvachel has had a long career, whether in film or television, this is the first time he has appeared in historical fiction. However, the actor is a history buff.
“I have read a lot about the period of religious wars“, the actor said at the press conference. “What I like about the story is that it is a bit like Game of Thrones in real life. I really like historical truth.
There was something with Fortune de France that spoke to me because we are in a society that is changing. There are many questions about religion. It’s a very interesting time.”
However, Nicolas Duvachel stated at the same press briefing that roles in historical fiction were very rare for him, especially because of his tattoos. But we have to believe that Christopher Thompson, the creator of Fortune de France, was not intimidated by these physical features.
Did Nicolas Duvachel do his own stunts?
In an interview with our colleagues Recreational televisionNicolas Duvachel talked about his preparations for the role of Jean de Ciorac. And although the actor is passionate about riding, he still had to take a few lessons.
“I had to take several riding lessons again to re-acquaint myself with the horses so that everyone was at the same level.“, he explained.
“It was a pleasure to edit so many sequences, especially in the sublime setting of the Dordogne – the land of a thousand castles – far from civilization to avoid electric poles and other modern street furniture..”
And if the horse he was riding was a novice, “So little afraidHe still managed to have a good career as he was then hired in Monte Cristo with Pierre Nini and Zorro with Jean Dujardin. “I am very proud to give him his first film!“
Find two new episodes of Fortune de France this Monday, September 23, from 21:10 on France 2.
Source: Allocine
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