An Apple TV+ series with Michael Douglas filming in Saint-Malo

The stars have been parading in recent weeks in the alleys of Saint-Malo.

At the end of June, Hugh Laurie, known for his role in

, and Mark Ruffalo, who plays the role of Hulk in the films of the

saga , had thus settled in the corsair city.

The two actors were participating in the filming of a mini-series for Netflix, the adaptation of Anthony Doerr's novel

.

In mid-September, another big American production will install its cameras in the fortified enclosure.

In this series shot for Apple TV+, Michael Douglas will play Benjamin Franklin, founding father of the United States.

Financial benefits for the city

Adapted from Stacy Schiff's book

, the series looks back on the diplomatic trip made by Benjamin Franklin to France in order to obtain support in the war of independence which opposed the American colonies to the UK.

Scenes will notably be shot along the Quai Saint-Louis as well as at the Bon Secours swimming pool and inside the Jacques Cartier mansion.

Scheduled over several days in Saint-Malo, the shoot will bring together four actors, 100 extras and 200 technicians.

“In total, more than 600,000 euros will be spent on the territory”, welcomes the city.

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