Netflix has kicked off production for the action thriller Ad Vitam, featuring French star Guillaume Canet in the lead role.
Production Team
Canet collaborated on the screenplay with Rodolphe Lauga and David Corona. He is also producing the film alongside Jean Cottin under the Cabanes banner.
Director
Lauga, known for his work on films like It's Complicated, La Source, and I Don't Love You Either, is directing the movie.
Plot
The story revolves around Franck Lazareff, played by Canet, who escapes an attempted murder only to discover that his wife, Leo, has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men. As he tries to find her, he gets entangled in a complex web of intrigue that pushes him to confront his past.
Cast
Joining Canet are Stéphane Caillard, Nassim Lyes, Zita Hanrot and Alexis Manenti in various roles.
Filming Filming will take place in Paris and Versailles from April 8 to June 20, 2024, capturing the essence of these iconic French locations.
Release Ad Vitam is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix in 2025, adding to the platform's growing list of original content.
Canet's Current Projects
Besides Ad Vitam, Canet is currently appearing in Stéphane Brizé’s romantic drama Out of Season in France, with other upcoming films like the costume drama La Déluge.
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French star Guillaume Canet leads and co-writes Ad Vitam, a Netflix action thriller.
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