A skiing accident killed Gaspard Ulliel last January. A disappearance that struck the hearts of millions of people. One of the most talented actors of his generation still had a lot to offer French cinema. Moreover, the young man of 37 years had several projects in progress, including a film directed by Bertrand Bonello and a series signed Xavier Giannoli. Indeed, he had agreed to shoot in Tikkun. A thriller (proposed in six 52-minute episodes, editor’s note) whose story focuses on the carbon tax scandal, adaptation of the book by a journalist from MediapartFabrice Arfi.
According to our colleagues from CloserGaspard Ulliel still had a little less than three months of filming and was due to return to the sets on Monday January 31. “The team, very shocked, does not yet know which actor will succeed him”, could we read. The production had announced the suspension of this shooting until further notice.
Also according to information from the magazine, the actors Pierre Niney and Benjamin Voisin had been contacted to replace him. But it is ultimately Niels Schneider who will succeed him and who will shoot the scenes already boxed by the deceased actor. In the casting, we will find two other well-known actors, namely Vincent Lindon and Ramzy Bédia.
The César for best male hope 2017 for the Black Diamond, had filmed with Gaspard Ulliel, notably in the film co-written and directed by Justine Triet, released in 2019. Moreover, his partner, Virginie Efira also appeared in the feature film .
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