The film dedicated to Johnny Hallyday continues to unfold and now relies on a symbolic choice to recreate the rocker's world: Jean-Baptiste Guégan will participate in the project. He became known to the general public for his vocal similarity to the singer of... That I love youThe Breton singer will contribute to the musical part of the feature film directed by Cédric Jimenez, which is currently being filmed.
A voice reconstructed without the use of artificial intelligence
According to information revealed by Le ParisienJean-Baptiste Guégan began recording at the Saint-Germain studios in Paris to contribute to the creation of the voice heard in the film. Producer Hugo Sélignac explained to the newspaper that the final result will not be based on a single imitation but on a combination of several sound techniques, without the use of artificial intelligence.
The soundtrack will include a total of twenty-five songs. According to Le FigaroThe musical direction was entrusted to Raphaël Hamburger, son of Michel Berger and France Gall and a close friend of Laura Smet. The producer also indicated that an official soundtrack will accompany the film's release, but that it will only feature Johnny Hallyday's original recordings, and not the versions created for the film.
Benjamin Voisin plays Johnny in an ambitious project
Filming began in early June, with a release expected in 2027. After much speculation surrounding the cast, Benjamin Voisin will ultimately portray Johnny Hallyday on screen. The film will also star Nina Meurisse, Noée Abita, William Lebghil, Marie Colomb, Fred Testot, and Laura Smet.
On June 15, the date Johnny Hallyday would have celebrated his 83rd birthday, Jean-Baptiste Guégan shared a message on Instagram to honor the memory of the man who inspired his career. He spoke of a presence that lives on through "the songs, the memories," and "this passion that unites us." It was a way of reminding everyone that, nearly ten years after his passing, the singer's influence continues to fuel new artistic projects.
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