By Victoria Buisson – Published on 15 Nov 2024 at 22:00
Naturally frank, Kad Merad does not mince his words in interviews. Even when it comes to discussing intimate subjects.
Welcome to the Ch'tis, Just a Gigolo, Black Baron, Life for Real, A Triumph, But Who Killed Pamela Rose? In his 30-year career, Kad Merad has slipped into the shoes of countless characters. This week, he is making his big return to the screens alongside Barbara Pravi, Sandrine Bonnaire, Françoise Fabian and Elsa Zylberstein. Together, the actors play each other in Claude Lelouch's latest film, Eventually.
Kad Merad: a passionate actor
During his impressive career punctuated with success, the actor has filmed a series of times, proving in each role his love for his profession. A passion that he never hid, as he confided in the columns of L’Express in 2022.”I love fame! […] We can live it very well if we accept it. And, to make my life easier, I imposed rules“, he indicated before adding: “When I am with family, namely with my son or with my wife, I am no longer with the public. And when I'm alone and I go out: no more photos from midnight. Everyone understands it very well. People are not stupid“.
“Cinema is an industry that generates a lot of money”
During this interview with L’ExpressJulia Vignali's husband also spoke about a subject that is often taboo in the industry: the big fees he can receive. “It's true. Cinema is an industry that generates a lot of money. It is normal for actors to be part of the channel and benefit from it. We take risks and we are there from start to finish. But we should also explain that, if we are well paid for one film, we may not be paid at all for another“, he said.
The actor without filter on set
Since his beginnings in show business, Kad Merad has shown great sincerity. And a few years before tackling the monetary question, it was another very intimate subject that he had mentioned on the set of C to you. Invited to discuss his job and behind the scenes of cinema, the actor surprised everyone by tackling intimate scenes. Without filter, he notably revealed that, in certain productions, stunt doubles were used for particularly explicit shots.
A surprising tip to say the least
But that's not all! Kad Merad also discussed the tricks some actors use to avoid embarrassing situations on set. According to him, some people even tape their penises to avoid having an unwelcome erection. And because practical advice can never be refused, he clarified with a burst of laughter: “You should not use Chatterton, otherwise it will cause hair removal.“A confidence that has remained in the annals.
