The Count of Monte Cristo
, mythical figure of literature and cinema, will make a new appearance on the big screen.
Adapted from the masterpiece of Alexandre Dumas, the film “
will follow the point of view of Edmond Dantès, the first French superhero
”, explain the two men, in a press release
.
After adapting
The Three Musketeers
(in two episodes, scheduled for release in April and December), Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière tackle what they consider to be
“one of the greatest stories ever told
”
.
As for the adventures of d'Artagnan, they will sign the adaptation and the screenplay.
But also the realization - it was Martin Bourboulon who was in charge for the Musketeers.
Everything is produced by Chapter 2 and Pathé.
The main role of this feature film made in France has been entrusted to Pierre Niney,
"who will be a Monte-Cristo like you've never seen it"
hope the directors.
The 33-year-old actor will be the 17th to play Edmond de Dantès, after Gérard Depardieu, Jean Marais or even Pierre Richard.
"Like
millions of readers around the world, I was marked and transported by the great novel that is Monte-Cristo
," he wrote on his Twitter account.
We want to create a great film of adventures, characters but above all… revenge
”.
The filming of the film, which is scheduled for release in October 2024, is due to begin in July in France and represents
“an immense challenge”
for production.
But Dimitri Rassam and the Pathé company are "happy
to once again support Matthieu and Alexandre who have managed to find the balance to respect what is the strength of this masterpiece while offering a modern and fully cinematographic vision
".
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The rest of the cast has yet to be revealed.
While waiting for photos and trailers, we will have to settle for a first promotional poster, published on Twitter by Pierre Niney.