Jean Dujardin is back on our screens (and not for a new opening ceremony this time). This Monday, December 23, 2024, France 2 begins broadcasting the excellent series Zorro – a rereading as ambitious as it is funny of the famous character of Johnston McCulley. A creation initially offered on Paramount+, in which the actor brilliantly slips into the skin of Don Diego de la Vega.
Jean Dujardin gave everything for Zorro
A surprising casting choice for such a role considering his age? Yes, but that's precisely what makes the strength of the series. Here, we do not witness the adventures of Zorro during his golden years, but rather his coming out of retirement. While the hero had put his costume in the closet to live a beautiful love story, to the point that Zorro is nothing more than an urban legend, he is forced to put on the mask again to save his city… but also his marriage .
And in order to give credibility to this return to the action of Zorro after years of rest (or rather, of letting go), Jean Dujardin – who we will soon find starring in a promising science fiction film, has required to perform his own stunts. A choice that makes him happy today, but which was not always easy to accept on set. “We filmed five months in Spain with sword fights, horseback sequenceshe detailed to Télé-Loisirs. There was so much to do that I wondered if I could keep up physically.“And to add:”It's a pressure that I put on myself and that I maintained.”
“Desire allows you to be greater”
Despite everything, he has no regrets about this decision. On the contrary, this is what allowed him to live an even stronger and more memorable experience: “I had followed a good preparation and, sometimes, the desire allows you to be bigger than you are.“The actor later clarified:”I believe that a little help from the universe made everything go well.“
And having seen all the episodes, the editor can only applaud her dedication as the action sequences are perfectly epic and enjoyable. Looking forward to season 2!
