More than 10 years have passed since the release of the romantic comedy 20 years apartin 2013. Directed by David Moreau, this film put Virginie Efira and Pierre Niney on the same path, on the occasion of a beautiful story that won the hearts of the public. Even today, we (re)watch it with great tenderness. Moreover, Virginie Efira, who plays the role of Alice, looks back on her first meeting with Pierre Niney.
Virginie Efira and Pierre Niney: their meeting on the set of the film 20 years apart
“With Pierre Niney, it clicked straight away ” says Virginie Efira during an interview with Melty. Indeed, in 20 years apartthe chemistry between Virginie Efira and Pierre Niney shines on the screen. While the pretty blonde plays Alice, a sophisticated businesswoman, Pierre Niney plays Balthazar, a lively student. Their meeting, both improbable and refreshing, ultimately makes the couple very endearing, despite their age difference. Moreover, their meeting on the set of the film, the two actors had to break the ice by starting with a love scene. Virginie then confided her impression of the film’s co-star: ” He is great and very funny. The shooting started with the love scenes, we had to forget our modesty. During the sex scene, I was dying of laughter. Luckily he was there ” she confides to Melty.
Pierre Niney, starring in this new film which is already a hit at the cinema
Today, Pierre Niney is starring in a long-awaited film: The Monte Cristo Account (Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte). Released on June 28, 2024, it is already a hit at the cinema! A huge challenge to be met, knowing that there are more than thirty transpositions on the small and big screen of this classic work by Alexandre Dumas. One of the most famous remains the French television mini-series directed by Josée Dayan, released in 1998. This adaptation stars Gérard Depardieu in the role of Edmond Dantès.
