{"id":4843,"date":"2025-04-30T16:22:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kawsachunnews.com\/w\/6-years-later-incredible-true-story-turns-into-star-studded-film-first-look-with-philippe-lacheau\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T16:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:22:47","slug":"6-years-later-incredible-true-story-turns-into-star-studded-film-first-look-with-philippe-lacheau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kawsachunnews.com\/w\/6-years-later-incredible-true-story-turns-into-star-studded-film-first-look-with-philippe-lacheau\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Years Later, Incredible True Story Turns into Star-Studded Film – First Look with Philippe Lacheau!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The first image and plot details for “Mauvaise Pioche,” directed by G\u00e9rard Jugnot, have been released. The comedy draws inspiration from the 2019 wrongful arrest of a man mistaken for Xavier Dupont de Ligonn\u00e8s.<\/p>\n

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The unveiling of the first photo and synopsis of “Mauvaise Pioche,” G\u00e9rard Jugnot’s latest project, has caused quite a stir. The director, who also stars in the film, is joined by a notable cast including Philippe Lacheau, Thierry Lhermitte, Mich\u00e8le Laroque, Zabou Breitman, Reem Kherici, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Fran\u00e7ois Morel, Philippe Duquesne, Charlotte Gabris, Fran\u00e7ois Bureloup, and Claudia Bacos.<\/p>\n

Jugnot reunites with his long-time colleague from the Splendid troupe, Thierry Lhermitte, as well as Philippe Lacheau, who previously directed him in “Babysitting” in 2013, “Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon” in 2018, and “Alibi.com 2” in 2023. This marks the first time Jugnot has directed Lacheau, affectionately known as Fifi.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the Arrest of the Wrong Xavier Dupont de Ligonn\u00e8s<\/h2>\n

While the cast was already known, the plot had been kept under wraps until now. We learn that “Mauvaise Pioche” is inspired by the October 2019 arrest of Guy Jao, a 70-year-old man who was mistakenly identified as Xavier Dupont de Ligonn\u00e8s, a case that had already inspired Jean-Christophe Meurisse’s film “Les Pistolets en plastique,” released in June 2024.<\/p>\n

The synopsis for Jugnot’s thirteenth feature film is as follows: Mistakenly arrested and confused with France\u2019s most wanted man, Serge Martin, a peaceful retiree, becomes the focus of media frenzy. Caught in an endless whirlwind, he strives to prove his innocence and reclaim his life… if that’s still possible!<\/p>\n

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First look at “Mauvaise Pioche,” G\u00e9rard Jugnot’s new film inspired by the wrongful suspicion of a man believed to be Xavier Dupont de Ligonn\u00e8s, France’s most wanted in October 2019. A timely film… pic.twitter.com\/IHeeMnoDdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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The first photo shows the actor from behind, handcuffed, facing Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Philippe Lacheau, Charlotte Gabris, and Mich\u00e8le Laroque.<\/p>\n

The film is particularly timely as Xavier Dupont de Ligonn\u00e8s, suspected of murdering his wife and four children whose bodies were found under the terrace of their house in Nantes in April 2011, has recently resurfaced in the news. Influencer Aquababe claimed last Saturday, April 26, to have located France’s most wanted man in Asia, sparking a social media frenzy around Dupont de Ligonn\u00e8s.<\/p>\n

Filming for “Mauvaise Pioche” began on March 31 and is set to wrap up on May 16, taking place between Marseille and Martigues. No release date has been announced yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n