He sets himself a new challenge. Tahar Rahim has already proven it in the past, nothing scares him and the step is never too high for him. Indeed, the companion of Leïla Bekhti has a habit of getting out of her comfort zone and accepting roles that are not easy. In a few months, he will prove it once again when he takes on the role of Charles Aznavour. Indeed, the interpreter of “Bohemian”, who left us on October 1, 2018 at the age of 94, will be entitled to a biopic as some have seen on the facade of the Olympia this Wednesday, February 15. A facade on which passers-by could read: “Monsieur Aznavour. A film by Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade. 2024”.
We were able to learn, through this facade, that Charles Aznavour was going to be entitled to his biopic. But also that Grand Corps Malade was going to be partly behind this project. On the other hand, the presence of Tahar Rahim has never been confirmed in the feature film. In reality, it is to variety that we owe this information, as our colleagues from the Parisian. Indeed, the American magazine has itself confirmed the presence of the companion of Leïla Bekhti this Wednesday, February 15. But above all, that he was going to have the main role.
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Tahar Rahim, in the skin of Charles Aznavour… the fans a bit disappointed
Tahar Rahim will have several months to prepare because filming won’t start until next summer. As explained The Parisian, the biopic on Charles Aznavour will be co-produced by Éric and Nicolas Altmayer and Jean-Rachid Kallouche (the husband of Katia Aznavour, the artist’s daughter: editor’s note) and should be released in cinemas in 2024. An important and symbolic date . Indeed, 2024 will be the centenary of the birth of Charles Aznavour. But in the end, what to expect in this biopic? According to our colleagues, the feature film should, without much surprise, focus on the career of the interpreter of “Bohemian”. But not only. Indeed, viewers will above all be able to discover the rise of the phenomenon in the 1950s. The film should also dwell on the friendship he maintained with the greatest artists of the time.
And in case some doubt it, Jean-Rachid Kallouche had the agreement of the main interested party for the project, long before his disappearance. “He was impressed by Patients and when I told him that I would like to make a film about his life one day, he immediately said yes”, said the producer who will now do everything to honor the memory of the artist who died in 2018. Not enough to calm the ardor of some, however. Indeed, many Internet users have expressed their anger at the announcement of the presence of Tahar Rahim in this role. In particular for the lack of resemblance of this one with the missing singer. “It’s good for Tahar Rahim but will need makeup because in terms of resemblance, it’s not that with Charles Aznavour. And a good 10 cm taller”. “It’s going to be a crap”, “but it’s not going at all!”, “The resemblance is obvious. There is only one C.Aznavour and he is inimitable! Between playing this irreplaceable character and telling his story there is a chasm…”have in particular deplored some angry fans … The latter will now have until 2024 to digest the news and accept that an actor different from what they would have liked, interprets the role.
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