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Actor removed from 'Ici tout commence' set after violent altercation

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified Outcome reported
  • A violent altercation occurred between two actors on the set of the TF1 soap opera "Ici tout commence."
  • One actor, described as "implicated," has been removed from filming as a precautionary measure.
  • TF1 stated its zero-tolerance policy towards violence and is supporting the production teams.

A "violent altercation" has disrupted the filming of the popular TF1 soap opera "Ici tout commence," leading to one of the involved actors being removed from the set. The incident, which occurred off-camera, prompted the French television network to take immediate action.

violent altercation involving two actors from the series

โ€” TF1TF1 confirmed the incident occurred on the set of 'Ici tout commence.'

TF1 confirmed the altercation through a statement on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday, July 18. While the identities of the actors have not been disclosed, the group stated that the "implicated" actor has been "removed from filming" as a "precautionary measure." This decision aligns with the network's "zero-tolerance policy towards any form of violence."

removed from filming

โ€” TF1TF1 stated that one of the implicated actors was removed from the production as a precautionary measure.

The daily series, which follows the lives of students and professors at a prestigious culinary school in Camargue, has been airing on TF1 since November 2020. It is a spin-off of the series "Demain nous appartient" and has broadcast over 1,480 episodes.

in accordance with its zero-tolerance policy towards any form of violence

โ€” TF1TF1 explained the reason for removing the actor from filming.

TF1 has not yet provided further details to Le Figaro regarding the incident. However, the direction of Studio TF1, formerly Newen Studios, assured in its statement that they are "fully mobilized in supporting and assisting the series' teams."

fully mobilized in supporting and assisting the series' teams

โ€” Studio TF1The production company expressed its commitment to supporting the staff involved with the series.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.