Jean Dujardin cash on a cult film he refused: "I passed by"

This Wednesday, March 22, the film On the dark paths, an adaptation of the eponymous book by Sylvain Tesson directed by Denis Imbert, is released in theaters. headlining, Jean Dujardin embodies Pierre, the hero, a famous writer who, after a violent fall, decides to rebuild himself by crossing France on foot. On this occasion, the companion of Nathalie Péchalat was invited on the set of the show It’s up to you, this Monday, March 20. If he mentioned this new feature film, the 50-year-old actor also returned on the highlights of his career.

Jean Dujardin notably clarified that he had agreed to play only in the films that corresponded to him and that were truly close to his heart.I like to try things […]. I need to cultivate myself, to move forward… I’m a bit like the spectator, I want to surprise myself and surprise people”he said, before specifying that he liked working with filmmakers who have “a vision”and “talent“.”I said a lot of ‘no’ to have real ‘yes'”, then indicated the father of the family. The presenter, Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine, then asked him if he regretted today having declined certain cinematographic proposals. “Oh, yes, there must be some regrets…”revealed the ex of Alexandra Lamy.

Jean Dujardin and his wife, Nathalie Péchalat, at the premiere of the film Sur les chemins noirs© GettyImages-Marc Piasecki / Contributor

“It’s the only small regret”

But there is one that was really great, it was L’Arnacoeur! It was really good, but at the time, the scenario was not completely in place. I was shooting something else and I think I missed it a bit. It’s the only small regret, because it was really nice. I loved this film”, explained Jean Dujardin. Indeed, it is ultimately the duo formed by Vanessa Paradis and Romain Duris who was chosen to embody the heroes of this French romantic comedy, released in 2010. “It was good with Romain Duris, too”then reacted with humor Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine. “Ah but it’s always good with Romain Duris!” retorted the actor with repartee.

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