The series Brocéliande, on TF1, marks the acting debut of Nolwenn Leroy in a detective story with Breton accents…
The forest of Brocéliande, a mythical place in the Arthurian legend, had not yet had its series on TF1. The first channel has filled this gap by programming, from Monday, September 16, 2024, a six-episode detective saga taking place in this place as mysterious as it is famous. And who better than the Breton singer Nolwenn Leroy to play the main role, in a scenario with such pronounced Breton accents that they sometimes border on caricature (without fortunately going too far)summoning ancestral legends within a breathtaking investigation.
The choice of the Brocéliande setting is not insignificant, as many channels have understood the appeal of our beautiful regions for viewers. TF1 is banking on the public’s attraction to the landscapes and legends of Brittany, rich in history and folklore. Brocéliande also takes place in a resolutely mystical atmosphere, where the lush nature of the forest plays a role in its own right, all as a backdrop to a modern detective story.
Headlining Brocéliande, Nolwenn Leroy, known for her musical successes since her victory in Star Academy on TF1 in 2002, is a novice in front of the camera. A new challenge in the service of the channel that revealed her and the region that she cherishes and sings about in some of her albums. She plays Fanny, a scientist who returns to her native land more than ten years after the mysterious disappearance of her best friend, Laura.
What is Brocéliande, the TF 1 series, about?
The plot revolves around this difficult return to her roots for Fanny, who had been suspected of being involved in the disappearance of her friend. Ten years ago, she was found armed with a billhook (?) and her hands covered in blood in the heart of the forest, with no memory of what happened to Laura. Things get even more complicated when another young woman disappears in similar circumstances, reviving the ghosts of the past.
This catchy pitch is the gateway to a police investigation that aims to be thrilling, mixing personal drama and even a touch of the supernatural, roughly inspired by Breton legends. When the trailer for Brocéliande was unveiled on social networks, it sparked many reactions, with Internet users eager to discover the series and its mysterious and intriguing atmosphere. Many were also able to express their curiosity about Nolwenn Leroy’s performance in this new acting role.
A performance that is almost unanimously acclaimed
The first feedback on the singer’s performance has been particularly encouraging. Brocéliande having been broadcast in Belgium, on the RTBF channel, before its appearance on TF1, Nolwenn Leroy’s performance was in fact dissected well before being discovered in France. And the comments will be unanimous: “Hats off to Nolwenn, she really plays well!”, “Magnificent interpretation of Nolwenn in a role that suits her perfectly”, “Bravo Nolwenn!” we could read on social networks several weeks before the broadcast of Brocéliande on the first channel.
The reactions to the series are in keeping. “I really liked the plot and Nolwenn’s performance was good,” says one of the Internet users, quoted by Télé Loisirs this time. “A very beautiful series full of twists and suspense. Nolwenn is a very good actress…”, adds another. The press from Ouest-France to Télérama, often harsh with this type of production, is also rather won over. The cultural magazine manages to praise the restraint of the scenario, even if it describes Nolwenn Leroy as “monotone.”
A luxury casting around Nolwenn Leroy
To support Nolwenn Leroy in this television adventure, TF1 has bet on a choice cast. Alongside her are seasoned actors such as Marie-Anne Chazel, who plays her mother, Arnaud Binard, Thomas Jouannet and Catherine Marchal, recurring faces of small screen productions. The presence of Rebecca Benhamour, known for her role in the hit series “Ici tout commence”, completes the shock team.