Laurent Kérusoré (Thomas Marci), Léa François (Barbara Évenot), Cécilia Hornus (Blanche Marci), Stéphane Henon (Jean-Paul Boher)… At the start of 2024, many actors will return to More beautiful lifeon TF1. “We are very pleased to bring to life a new version of this series, pioneering in several respects, drawing on Newen Studios’ unrivaled know-how in daily fiction. We are committed to meeting the expectations of fans who have been asking for the return of their favorite soap opera for several months.and to welcome a new audience around new intrigues”indicated Ara Aprikian, deputy general director in charge of the channel’s content at the FigaroSunday July 16, 2023. If fans can’t wait to see the series again, one detail risks spoiling the party… Thursday September 28, 2023, Caroline Riou, the interpreter of Laetitia Belesta in More beautiful life since 2014, revealed on Instagram that it will not appear in this new version.
Caroline Riou: “The production made choices”
Faced with questions from her subscribers about her return to the series filmed in Marseille, the actress was forced to announce the bad news. “No recovery for me within More beautiful life. The Belesta will not be in the new More beautiful life. The production did not bring the family back. The production made choices, and we were not part of the adventure. This family was great…”she wrote, before adding: “I am continuing my path as an actress, other projects will be available.” A decision that greatly upset fans. “The Belesta family is the best… Bad choice from the production!” ; “What a bad choice on the part of the production… First big disappointment” ; “Oh no, what bad news, I’m angry and sad” ; “For me, you are one of the best actresses and not an easy role to play. But you have talent, I’m not worried about you. Good luck and lots of happiness”we can read in the comments.