Paramount+ has announced that they have acquired the rights to produce an adventure series titled 'Zorro' (working title), featuring Jean Dujardin, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his role in 'The Artist,' as the legendary character Diego de la Vega. The show, created by Benjamin Charbit and Noé Debré, has generated significant anticipation and has been picked up by Paramount+ for distribution in France, the U.K., Italy, Germany, and Latin America.
The eight-part series will see Jean Dujardin sharing the screen with renowned Italian comedian Salvatore Ficarra, as well as a talented ensemble cast including Audrey Dana, André Dussollier, Eric Elmosnino, and Grégory Gadebois. The show is set to debut on Paramount+ before being released on France Télévisions.
