French actor Raphaël Quenard announced that he was withdrawing from the biopic project dedicated to Johnny Hallyday, a role he was to play in a highly anticipated feature film. This announcement, made this Thursday on his Instagram account, surprised the film world and alters the trajectory of a film presented as one of the most anticipated projects.
In a message posted to his Instagram story, Raphaël Quenard stated that he would ultimately be unable to portray the legendary rock singer, despite the importance he placed on the role. He explained that his busy schedule, divided between the film's production and other commitments, prevented him from doing so. mysticism, which he co-directed, and the promotion of The American dreamThe film, scheduled for release on February 18, did not leave him enough time to dedicate to the thorough preparation required for such a performance. Expressing his regret, he added that he wished "All the best to the entire team of this film and more generally, a long life to this project."
A setback for the Johnny biopic
The Johnny biopic, directed by Cedric Jimenez, was supposed to be one of the major cinematic events of 2027, with a release scheduled for the 8th December 2027On the tenth anniversary of Johnny Hallyday's passing, no official announcement has yet been made regarding the choice of the new actor for the lead role, leaving uncertainty surrounding the production schedule and filming preparations.
The project was launched in 2024 at the initiative of Laeticia Hallyday, the rocker's widow, who had explained her desire to create a work worthy of the artist and the man she loved. She then spoke of her choice of Quenard, praising his acting, his charisma, and his ability to command the screen, believing that"If any actor could portray Johnny on screen, it was him."
