Jean Dujardin Revives Zorro in Modern TV Adaptation Premiering on France 2
The new series combines humor, action, and contemporary themes, offering a fresh take on the iconic masked hero.
- Jean Dujardin stars as Zorro in an eight-episode series that originally premiered on Paramount+ in September and debuts on France 2 this evening.
- The series reimagines Zorro with a mix of comedy, romance, and action, addressing modern issues like racism, justice, and feminism without losing its lighthearted tone.
- Audrey Dana co-stars as Gabriella, Zorro's wife, who has been given a more prominent and independent role in this adaptation.
- The show pays homage to classic Zorro characters while updating them, with Grégory Gadebois as a reimagined Sergeant Garcia and Salvatore Ficarra as the comedic Bernardo.
- Zorro’s legacy, spanning over 100 years, is explored alongside this new version, which aims to appeal to both longtime fans and a new generation of viewers.