Marie-Lyne Joncas is sharing glimpses of her life in Quebec City alongside her partner, Steven Lee Potvin, while on location for the second season of the television series Les Crues. The production base has brought the couple together both off-screen and professionally, adding to their ongoing artistic collaborations.
Production Dynamics on the Island of Orleans
Filming for the upcoming season of Les Crues takes place primarily on the Île d’Orléans. To streamline logistics and daily transit for the cast and crew, production accommodations are established directly in Quebec City. Joncas has used her platform on Instagram to document snippets of her recent weeks in the capital, highlighting downtime spent with Potvin between demanding shoot schedules.
This setup places the core creative unit right in the heart of the region. The proximity allows for rapid transitions between urban living and rural island sets, optimizing workflow for the production team managed by Bell Média.
Expanding the On-Screen Partnership
Potvin is officially joining the cast for the second season of Les Crues, marking another professional crossover for the couple. Their collaborative history extends beyond this project; audiences previously watched them share the screen during the recent season of the dramatic series Dumas, broadcast on ICI TÉLÉ.
Reflecting on their working dynamic in an interview with the magazine 7 Jours, Potvin noted the organic nature of their connection. According to Potvin, “Il y avait vraiment quelque chose qui se passait, autant à l’écran que dans la vie. Et ça, c’est précieux, parce que ça ne se force pas. Dès les premières scènes, on s’est rendu compte que ça cliquait naturellement.” He added that sharing scenes exclusively with Joncas allowed them time between takes to converse and build a fluid rapport.
This off-screen alignment translated directly into public visibility over recent months. Following a winter trip to Martinique where they confirmed their relationship status via social media, Joncas and Potvin leaned further into their shared public profile. In Dumas, Joncas portrayed Sophie Lacoste, while Potvin took on the role of headhunter Jérémie Beauvier. A specific restaurant scene from that broadcast—where Sophie dismisses an approach from Jérémie—prompted Joncas to post a behind-the-scenes confirmation on Instagram with the caption, “C’est là que tout a commencé.”
The Dramatic Arc of Les Crues Season 2
- The Premise: Characters Ève Côté and Marie-Lyne must navigate the aftermath of a vineyard fire.
- The Conflict: A contaminated wine scandal leaves the protagonists facing steep financial liabilities and bruised career prospects.
- Release Status: An official release date has not yet been confirmed. The first season remains accessible for streaming on Crave.
Navigating Public Intrigue and Personal Milestones
Public interest in the couple has intensified following appearances on programs such as En direct de l’univers and On va se le dire. During her appearance on the latter, Joncas discussed future personal horizons, touching on considerations around starting a family by noting, “Quand tu sais, tu sais.”
For now, the focus remains grounded in production schedules. As the cast of Les Crues tackles the heavy narrative arcs dictated by the fallout of the vineyard disaster, Joncas and Potvin continue to balance high-visibility artistic endeavors with their shared life in Quebec City.
