Jean Reno chose New York to write his first novel, Emma.
“Chosen” is perhaps a bit strong, because it is in this world city that he has lived for years, with his wife Zofia Borucka, from New York, and their two children, Cielo, born in 2009, and Dean, born in 2011. A fitting installation, since his wife lived there, but which suits him perfectly.
The actor of Big Blue loves America, where projects are always well received. “In America, if you talk about opening a candy store, everyone will think it’s a great idea. In France, people will look at you like you’re crazy,” he points out, but it’s especially New York, “an easy city,” that he likes. It must be said that he lives in the charming neighborhood of Greenwich Village, “downtown”, the trendy neighborhood where live, in pretty brownstone houses, writers, actors and musicians who prefer, like Jean Reno, New York to Hollywood .
Among these stars, Robert De Niro, about whom the actor of Retirement home 2, specifies: “He is an acquaintance who I would describe as strong. I say that you should not meet your idols: you are often disappointed. But Robert is one of those rare legends who deserve to be known, he is someone very profound.” The actor also frequents the successful French author Marc Levy who, like him, appreciates the tranquility of Greenwich.
As for his spy novel, the public will discover the plot on May 16 at XO.
