Didier Bourdon has become a reference in cinema in France after being an icon of humor with Unknown. The career of the native of Algiers was absolutely linear, to the point of opening the doors of American cinema to him. He actually had the chance to play in a Ridley Scott film 18 years ago now. In this movie, A great yearhe played a French winemaker responsible for responding to Russell Crowe.
From this experience, the two men maintained an ongoing relationship. It must be said that on screen as in town, they share the same passion for good wines and lively restaurants. Eighteen years after their meeting, they therefore still exchange regularly. They are also delighted to meet again in Paris when the famous interpreter of Gladiator decides to stop there.
Didier Bourdon talks about his experience with American cinema
Didier Bourdon is one of the French actors who has toured the most in recent years. He has behind him a very long career. While he had made himself known with his trio of Unknownalongside Bernard Campan and Pascal Légitimus, his solo career was then a real success. So much so that the immense Ridley Scott had him opened the doors to his film set for a film shot in the Provençal vineyards. However, this is not enough to encourage the actor to want to try his luck across the Atlantic.
He also gave an interview on this subject a few years ago. “I have always preferred to be strong in France than weak elsewhere. We saw those who wanted to go outside. The United States doesn't care about anyone, even if they have Oscars. But when we see Lupine today, we see that it is not impossible to do a series that sells abroad ».
His relationship with Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe
At the end of this film released in 2006, Didier Bourdon did not make a career on the other side of the Atlantic. However, he has maintained very strong relationships with these two sacred monsters of Hollywood cinema. Whether it's Ridley Scott or Russell Crowe, he's always in touch with them. He also explained that with the New Zealand actor, they had spent a few drunken evenings in more than approximate English.
“It was a few years ago, but I'm still in touch with Ridley Scott who appreciates my work. With Russell Crowe, we are always a little linked. As soon as he comes to Paris, he calls me, but then the problem is that he speaks very quickly. At the time, he drank a little, and so did I. I told him 'Russell, I don't understand'. It’s a shame we don’t have this chip like in the Matrix”. Nothing better to help maintain international relationships than to share a good glass of wine.
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