Philippe Lacheau has started filming his adaptation of Marsupilami
After the adaptation of Nicky Larson In 2018, French director and actor Philippe Lacheau tackles another literary monument. As he revealed on his Instagram accounthas just started filming his adaptation of André Franquin’s cult comic, The Adventures of Marsupilami.
These first images of behind the scenes of the film they also allow you to discover the cast. So, it is not surprising that the Fifi gang reunites again (Philippe Lacheau, Elodie Fontan, Tarek Boudali, Julien Arruti, Reem Kherici) around famous names of French comedy: Jamel Debbouze, Alban Ivanov, but also Jean Reno.
Philippe Lacheau’s film, expected in French theaters February 4, 2026it will arrive then fourteen years after the adaptation by Alain Chabat, On the trail of the Marsupilami (which already featured Jamel Debbouze in the cast, obviously in the same role, which would therefore make it a sequel). At the box office, this first adaptation live had achieved great success with more than five million viewers.
A new card for Philippe Lacheau?
Since his first film, BabysitterReleased in 2014, Philippe Lacheau multiplies his successes at the cinema. Each of his feature films has surpassed one million viewers.with a record for his latest comedy, Alibi.com 2, which had a total of 4.2 million viewers. In six films, Philippe Lacheau has surpassed 17 million viewers in French theaters. His new film, The Marsupilamihas serious arguments to become a new success in cinema.
Let us remember that Franquin’s comic told the adventures of an imaginary animal, which first appeared in the series Spirou and Fantasio. It accompanied the two heroes in many of their adventures. It is famous for its yellow appearance, with black spots, and especially for its long tail that allows it to make impressive jumps. It lives in an imaginary country called Palombia.
Source: Cine Serie
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