With A little something extraArtus marked the history of French cinema by signing the biggest success of 2024. But despite the enthusiasm of the public and producers, the comedian refuses to give in to the pressure of a sequel. An assumed choice, which he explains with frankness.
Artus, the comedian turned director, hit hard with his first feature film, A little something extra. Released on May 1, 2024, this film tells the story of Paulo and La Fraise, a father-son duo on the run, played respectively by Artus and Clovis Cornillac. To escape the police, they take refuge in a summer camp for young adults with disabilities, posing as a resident and his specialized educator. A simple scenario that was a resounding success.
The least we can say is that this human and touching comedy found an echo in the hearts of the French. Proof if any were needed: more than 10.6 million spectators have gone to see the film since the day of its release. An impressive score allowing the feature film to rise to the rank of the greatest cinematographic successes in France, notably alongside Welcome to the Ch'tisreleased in 2008. This announces a great sequel… or not!
Why Artus refuses to imagine a sequel to A little something extra
Despite this triumphArtus does not plan a follow-up to A little something extra. Even before the film's release, the producers had suggested the idea of a second part. However, the director quickly put the kibosh on it, admitting in the documentary Artus, his little extra thingbroadcast in the second part of the evening on Canal + this Friday, November 15: “I'm not a big fan of sequels, I think they always spoil the films. Untouchables, welcome to the Ch'tis et Titanic had no follow-up.”
It must be said that Artus is far from resting on his laurels, on the contrary he is multiplying his projects. For proof: he lends his voice to the animated film Croquette, the wonderful catreturns to the stage in January 2025 with a new one-man show, is announced in the casting of the films Children of the Resistance by Christophe Barratier and Chien 51 by Cédric Jimenez and is working on the film adaptation of his play Duels in Davidéjonatownan offbeat western. Rather than risk disappointing the public with a sequel, he ironically says: “The real career strategy to stay on top is to stop there, to change. To open a bakery or commit suicide. I'm not going to go on these two projects.” No offense to the fans, we will obviously have to be content with just one part to A little something extra.
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