Confidences that speak volumes… Saturday January 4, journalist Isabelle Ithurburu had the opportunity to meet French actor Guillaume Canet. And during this interview, Marion Cotillard’s companion confided a lot about his family life and in particular about his son, Marcel, born in 2011 from his love with the Oscar-winning actress. At the age of 13, the young teenager made his debut in the world of the seventh art in the film Asterix and Obelix: The Middle Kingdomdirected by his father.
Guillaume Canet proud of his son Marcel: “It was great“
Questioned by the journalist about his son’s debut on the big screen, Guillaume Canet did not hide his joy. “It was great, extremely stressful, but he wanted it. From the moment he wanted it, we were obliged to give him the thumbs up and I would just as much prefer it to happen with me.“, he said. However, if he appreciates that his child is so passionate about cinema, the actor always makes sure to accompany him, even if it means being very protective. “Afterwards, we monitor it closely because it’s a little young to start“, he then admitted.
Guillaume Canet reveals his concerns about the future of his son Marcel
Having been in the world of cinema and comedy for many years, Guillaume Canet knows that the profession of actor “is a very difficult job“. “[Cela] often requires you to question yourself, it can sometimes be hard to take“, he recalled. So many difficulties that he constantly reminds his son Marcel and of which the main person concerned would already be fully aware, despite his young age. “At the same time, he is at the right school, because he has parents who have good heads on their shoulders. We live like normal people and that, I think, is the best school for him“, he added. And continued, categorically: “I think that’s fun for him, he’ll probably want to do something else and so much the better“.
