Kino Lorber’s MHz Selection has purchased “Zorro,” a restricted French sequence starring Oscar winner Jean Dujardin (“The Artist”) within the iconic masked position.
The eight-episode sequence, bought by France television distribution, will premiere on June 30 on MHz Selection within the U.S. and Canada.
“Zorro,” which debuted on France 2 earlier than rolling out on Paramount+ in choose worldwide territories, is a French reimagining of the traditional swashbuckler. The sequence is about in 1821 Los Angeles, the place Don Diego de la Vega unexpectedly turns into mayor of his beloved metropolis of Los Angeles. As town faces monetary issues as a result of greed of a neighborhood businessman, Don Emmanuel (Eric Elmosnino), Diego decides to name on his alter ego Zorro for a serving to hand. Donning the masks for the primary time in 20 years, Diego should then reconcile his twin id as Zorro and mayor, and protect his secret id from his spouse Gabriella (Audrey Dana).
“‘Zorro’ marks probably the most well-known IP we’ve delivered to MHz up to now,” stated Lance Schwulst, government VP of content material technique at MHz Selection. “There are lots of ‘Zorro’ diversifications, however this one actually stood out to us as not like every other we’ve seen. It’s enjoyable, adventurous, horny and cheeky, and with Jean Dujardin as the person behind the masks, who would say no?”
Producer Marc Dujardin described the present as rooted in traditional swashbuckling cinema and French vaudeville traditions. “The result’s a pleasant mix of spectacular motion and romantic comedy,” he stated. “Though Zorro is a hero who has all the time existed on the crossroads of cultures, he was born within the creativeness of an American writer who liked California.”
“MHz Selection has been a longtime accomplice of ours and we’re thrilled they’ll convey this sequence to North America. We sit up for the launch of Zorro, to which Jean Dujardin brings a French contact to an iconic worldwide IP,” stated Julia Schulte, SVP Worldwide Gross sales at France television distribution and Michelle Palant, Worldwide Gross sales Supervisor at France television distribution.
Shot totally in Spain, “Zorro” was created by Benjamin Charbit (“Gagarine”) and Noé Debré (“Dheepan”), who function co-writers alongside Emmanuel Poulain-Arnaud (“The Take a look at”). The sequence was directed by Jean-Baptiste Saurel (“Parallels”) and Emilie Noblet (“Parliament“). It was co-produced by Paramount+, France Télévisions, Marc Dujardin’s Le Collectif 64 and Julien Seul’s Bien Sûr Productions.
Alongside the sequence, MHz Selection can even premiere a devoted “Making Of” particular charting the event and reinvention of the property.
MHz Selection, which turned a part of the Kino Lorber Media Group in 2022, boasts a library together with worldwide sequence reminiscent of “Babylon Berlin,” “A French Village,” “The Artwork of Crime,” “The Killing” and “The Bridge.”
