PORTRAIT – The French actor, son of a famous French footballer, is on the poster of Librethe new film by Mélanie Laurent, available on Prime Video. And he is filming two series in France.
Live on love and robberies, while refusing violence and consumer society. Live free. The 1980s undoubtedly marked the last days of this form of utopia. Melanie Laurent behind the camera, was inspired by the life of Bruno Sulak (1955-1985) to tell in Libre the beautiful escape of a gentleman burglar living a wildly romantic passion with his sidekick.
She chose to play him Lucas Bravo French actor revealed by the role of Gabriel, the chef ofEmily in Paris . “When I met him at a party, I hadn't watched the series, she explains. I just remember seeing this handsome man, with this quality that handsome people don't always have: being very funny. »
The physical, a taboo question
The question of physique, however, is almost taboo for the actor. “I don’t think the term handsome does anyone any favorshe insists. It's a bit degrading. I don't consider myself that way. It is important to bring nuance and get into substance. You have to scratch the surface. » He loved taking on the character of Bruno Sulak.
“There was research to be done, it’s great not to have to fill in the blanks with your imagination. The investigation is fascinating. I met Commissioner Moréas, who was tracking him, but with whom he maintained a respectful, almost paternalistic relationship. I read the poems that Sulak wrote, his writing was wonderful. And his somewhat chameleon side also spoke to me, because I moved a lot as a teenager with my father (international footballer Daniel Bravo, Editor’s note). »
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Gercourt in Merteuil
Lucas was therefore not afraid to attempt the American adventure solo, at the age of 17, anticipating the international dimension brought by the platforms. “Above all, I went to learn the language, I had a passion for the United Stateshe remembers. I spent five years there. I don't really have the same love for this country anymore, but that's where it all started! »
Revealed by the hit Netflix romantic comedy, Lucas Bravo has since starred in Ticket to Paradisewith George Clooney and Julia Roberts, Women on the balconyby Noémie Merlant (in theaters December 11). He is currently filming two series in France: The Seasonscreated by Nicolas Maury (Ten percent) for Arte, and Merteuilrevisited version of Dangerous connections for Max, with Anamaria Vartolomei, Diane Kruger and Vincent Lacoste. He is not Valmont, but Gercourt.
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In search of meaning
A busy schedule for the 36-year-old actor, who, without denying the American series, is delighted to begin to give meaning to his career. « Emily in Paris had a snowball effect, which allowed me to meet certain people, to try to set up something lasting. It's good entertainment, an escape. But I feel the need to raise awareness about what I'm saying. » Will we find him in the credits of season 5? “It’s going to depend on the scenario, because I think I’ve done the trick a bit. Life is short. The filming of this series still lasts five months. I would like Gabriel to find a little panache. »
What does being free mean to him? “It’s being yourself in people’s eyes, despite what’s popular. We are born with the desire to be validated, accepted, loved and we do with the tools that have been given to us, our education, to cross this forest of symbols, as Baudelaire said, to arrive at a stage where we have no no longer afraid of losing love, acceptance, and leaning towards this
