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VIDEO – The actor, star of the new TF1 series Commander Saint-Barthwas the guest of “Buzz TV”. The opportunity for the actor to talk about his colorful character and his commitment to defending the environment.
Stage, cinema, television show and now headlining a series on TF1, Florent Peyre was the guest on “Buzz TV” this Wednesday. The actor returned to the set of the series Commander Saint Barthwhich will be broadcast the following evening live on the front page. A role in which he plays police commander Gabriel Saint-Barthélémy, returning to his native island after spending sixteen years in mainland France.
In total, three months of filming in the splendid settings of Guadeloupe which the actor visibly appreciated. “ When your agent calls you and says: “Read this series, I love it, and what’s more, it’s three months of filming in the sun…” »he replies. Florent Peyre also looks back on his first visit to Guadeloupe as a tourist: “ It was really Jean-Claude Dusse. I ruined my wife's vacation because of a bout of gastrointestinal illness, I was at the bottom of the bed », says the actor. But if Florent Peyre accepted this series, it is above all for his immediate connection with the character upon reading the script. “I found a lot in common with him, in his energy, his positivity and his good humor. He's a sensitive guy. Not just a funny guy. There is depth to the character.”
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A character between Magnum and “Bébel”
An equally physical interpretation from the actor: “ I prepared myself well, between 20 minutes and an hour of sport per day,” replies the one who performed all his stunts himself. The character is also casual, quiet or sometimes a little heavy, at the crossroads between Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon and Tom Selleck in Magnum. “Also from Bébel”adds Florent Peyre. First time starring in a recurring series, the actor sees himself continuing his role as a forty-year-old police officer for a long time to come. “Several seasons, with great pleasure », Says the guest. “I really like the character, I like him because we have energies in common. »
Beyond the series, Florent Peyre is also present on the boards. The comedian performs his single on stage Naturewith music by Pascal Obispo, co-written with Philippe Caverivière and directed by Éric Métayer.
A committed activist
The actor plays a total of 25 different characters. “I play all the members of an eco-friendly musical comedy troupe […] » “It’s the night of the premiere, we’re in the theater, backstage”relate-t-il. “I act as producer, manager and intern. » Florent Peyre insists, this is not a show solely focused on ecology. “The theme of the show is more about the life of this troupe and are they going to pull off this premiere. »
Obviously, the ecological spectrum is never very far away. “I wanted to put ecology in the background”explains the artist. A subject close to his heart: “ I didn't want to write a funny lecture on ecology. » Florent Peyre is in fact an activist committed to preserving the planet. He even decided, with his wife, not to have a second child. “ These are real choices, but I sincerely believe in them », he replies. “ There is the fact of adding a second consumer and the fact of inviting another being into this world. concludes the actor.
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