Created by Sébastien Marnier, director of L'Origine du mal and Irréprochable, Paolo promises to be an intense psychological thriller in seven episodes. The series stars Jérôme Niel in the lead role, a man whose life is turned upside down after he reunites with an old schoolmate who has become a mayoral candidate.
Behind this production are Juliette Soubrier on script, and Floriane Cortes and Gaspard de Chavagnac on production for Mintee (Asacha Media Group). Filming began on March 3 in Épernay, and promises a stylized and unsettling visual ambience.
Paolo will be broadcast on Max from 2025.
Synopsis: Paolo's ordinary life is turned upside down when he crosses paths with Teophane, an old schoolmate who is now running for mayor of his town and who seems to have everything going for him. What starts out as simple admiration and a desire to support the campaign turns into an all-consuming obsession...
Max's Paolo is a gripping psychological tale that explores class relations, fascination and obsession within a political framework. The series follows in the footsteps of disturbing thrillers such as Ripley and Saltburn.
Jérôme Niel, best known for his comic roles, ventures into a more dramatic register here. Opposite him, Yoann Gasiorowski, a member of the Comédie-Française, plays Teophane, a charismatic character who crystallizes the story's tensions.
The cast also includes Magalie Lépine Blondeau, Marie Oppert, Léo Chalié, Véronique Ruggia, Guslagie Malanda, Salif Cissé, Françoise Lebrun, as well as Philippe Katerine and David Ayala, confirming the production's ambition.
With Paolo, Max affirms its commitment to the creation of daring French original fiction. According to Véra Peltekian, the platform's Vice President of Original Productions, this series embodies their desire to offer modern, powerful stories.
Combining a director with an assertive style, an immersive psychological plot and a solid cast, Paolo could appeal to fans of dark, disturbing thrillers, drawn to power plays and complex human dramas.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the series mentioned.
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