The new France 2 series, Fortune de France, is broadcast this Monday, September 16. The cast includes Nicolas Duchauvelle, Guillaume Gouix, and also Antoine Gouy, who is starting to have quite the CV…
The appointment is set for this Monday, September 16, 2024 with the new series Fortune of Francewhich promises to immerse viewers in a captivating historical fresco. Adapted from the eponymous novel by Robert Merle, this six-episode mini-series takes us to the heart of the 16th century, in the midst of the turmoil of the Wars of Religion. The Siorac family, refugees in the castle of Mespech, fight for their survival and their convictions in a world where faith and violence collide. With meticulous attention paid to the natural settings of the Périgord, this saga plunges us into an era marked by religious intolerance, betrayals and battles. France 2 is banking heavily on this ambitious production to seduce history lovers, while the ratings battle will be tough, with the event series Brocéliande offered on TF1.
To embody the emblematic figures of Fortune of Francethe series has surrounded itself with a solid and eclectic cast. Nicolas Duvauchelle, who needs no introduction, lends his features to Jean de Siorac, the patriarch determined to protect his family. Alongside him, Guillaume Gouix plays Jean de Sauveterre, his faithful ally, and Lucie Debay plays Isabelle de Caumont, torn between her Catholic faith and her husband’s Protestant convictions. Grégory Fitoussi, known for his many roles in popular series, slips into the skin of the formidable Baron de Fontenac. Finally, viewers will find Antoine Gouy in the role of Gamelin.
Antoine Gouy: an eclectic actor with a captivating career
If Antoine Gouy’s face is familiar to you, it may be thanks to his recent notable appearances in the series Lupine, where he played Benjamin, the loyal friend of Assane Diop (the main character played by Omar Sy). Born on April 17, 1980 in Nantes, Antoine Gouy has built a solid career in television and cinema.
Before that, the actor also starred in Gas of France (2015), a comedy by Benoît Forgeard, as well as in I’m not a bastard (2016) by Emmanuel Finkiel. In 2023, he appeared in several films at the cinema, including Anti-Squatalongside Louise Bourgoin, or The simple things. With Fortune of Francehe adds a new line to his already well-stocked CV.
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