Guillaume Canet Asterix: Here is a complete summary of the Middle Empire

For the first time, beyond animation, when Asterix’s film is based on a whole new story, discover the story of Asterix and Obelix: Middle Empire, directed by Guillaume Canet. The story was presented by Philippe Mechelen and Julien Erve, both co-writers of Lips, as well as Guillaume Canet. The original idea was put forward by producer Johann Baiada, who became interested in Editions Albert René (owners of works by Uderzo and Goscinny).

Here is the official summary:

We are B.C. წ. We are in our 50s The Empress of China is in prison after a coup carried out by a traitorous prince, Dan Qin Quinn.

With the help of the Phoenician merchant Grindemays and his loyal warrior Tat Han, Princess Fu, the Empress’s only daughter, fled to Gaul to seek help from two brave warriors, Asterix and Obelix, who were rewarded with superhuman powers for their magic. Potion.

Our two inseparable cages, of course, agree to help the princess save her mother and liberate the country. And lo and behold, they are all going on a big adventure in China.

But Caesar and his powerful army, always thirsty for conquest, also took the leadership of the middle empire …

If Guillaume Cané had already shared many shots of the film, we still did not know the full and official summary of the film. So it’s done.

In an interview with Le JDD a year ago, Guillaume Canet gave some hints about the visual ambitions he had for this very big budget film: “I know we can do something crazy and we do not see much in France: a truly wonderful adventure film, with epic, luxurious scenes and costumes.. “

“The idea is to make kids and parents laugh, go back to the weird humor of the chatty style, and at the same time, have a very strong, magical visual ambition like Braveheart that meets a tiger and a dragon! I’m a big fan of Chinese cinema and its crazy fight, with flying characters. We will confront the brute force of Kung Fu and our Galilean heroes. “

The actor brings together several hilarious families, including several actors who will begin their first penetration of the saga, from Pierre Richard to Frank Gastambid.

Asterix and Obelix: Middle Kingdom Will be released on February 1, 2023.