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François Civil, French actor born in Paris in 1990, continues to impress the film world. From his appearance in Ce qui nous lie by Cédric Klapisch in 2017, to his role as d’Artagnan in Les Trois Mousquetaires by Martin Bourboulon in 2023 alongside Eva Green, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Louis Garrel… He confirms his status as a rising star.
Civil broke through in 2016 with Five and his much-noticed hair transformation. His ability to metamorphose, both physically and artistically, has earned him a series of varied roles. His parts in Bac Nord, a major 2021 success, and Une zone à défendre with Lyna Khoudri, reinforced his notoriety.
His humble and approachable approach to the craft of acting, despite a rapid rise, sets him apart in the industry. Civil emphasizes the importance of distance between his personal life and his roles, while choosing films that reflect his convictions, without ever taking a political stand.
In Une zone à défendre, he plays a DGSI officer faced with ethical dilemmas. Civil has also worked with actors like Pierre Niney, forming a comedic duo. Their collaboration, from Five to the Netflix series Fiasco, attests to their on-screen chemistry.
His career, marked by choices of demanding roles, shows constant evolution. Civil does not rest on his laurels and continues to reinvent himself. He lost weight for Une zone à défendre, learned horseback riding and fencing for Les Trois Mousquetaires, and even went abroad to perfect his acting.
Cédric Klapisch, who has directed him several times, praises his intuitive modernism and richness of performance. Civil’s future collaborations are eagerly awaited by both the public and film professionals.
According to the latest news, he is reportedly in a relationship with a fellow actress named Adèle…