Charming, bewitching, glamorous, engaging, there is no shortage of adjectives to describe the character of Alex, a professional seducer interpreted by a Romain Duris at the top of his game, in the Arnacœur, broadcast Monday July 6 on M6. This romantic comedy was a great success, critical and commercial, thanks in particular to the shock duo formed by the darling of Cédric Klapisch and Vanessa Paradis. And yet, the title role was initially devolved to Jean Dujardin before Pascal Chaumeil went to the obvious. "I dreamed of a naturally glamorous actor. However, few comedians of his generation have his charisma" explained the late director, convinced that Romain Duris could play comedy. This cult scene, where the unlikely couple pays tribute to Dirty Dancing and unearth our teenage turmoil, alone justifies this timely decision.
A tailor-made role for Romain Duris' sister
But the actor from a family of artists is not the only member of the clan to see his name in the credits of the film. His sister Caroline indeed makes a fleeting appearance in the costume of a pianist. Not really a role of composition for this informed music lover, who started playing this instrument at the age of four. Her studies in musicology at the Sorbonne led her to collaborate several times in the film industry and in particular alongside Jacques Audiard, with whom she worked on the soundtrack of the film. The Beat That My Heart Skipped. A small masterpiece in which his devil brother also participated. Neither a happy coincidence, nor a pretty scam.
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