Following a successful debut that captivated nearly 6 million viewers, the television drama Trois Brestoises is officially returning for two additional episodes.
Production on this new installment concluded on Thursday marking the 39th and final day of shooting.
The production utilized various locations throughout the city, including a youth hostel near Moulin Blanc beach, which was transformed into a police station for the final day of filming. According to Ici, the Region of Brittany provided 150,000 euros in funding for the project, with the stipulation that the production generate a local economic impact and employ residents of the region.
The series is based on the crime novel by Pierre Pouchairet. The author expressed satisfaction with the casting choices, specifically regarding the character of Léanne.
“Quand on écrit ou quand on lit, on s’imagine toujours les visages. Là, ce que je trouve extraordinaire, c’est que la Léanne du téléfilm ressemble trait pour trait à ma Léanne de papier,” said Pierre Pouchairet, the novelist and former police commander.
The production team highlighted the city as a primary asset for the project. Judith Naudet-Beaulieu, the producer, said that the city’s architecture provides a unique aesthetic for the crime genre.
“Tout de suite on s’est dit que c’était béni des dieux. Le fait que ce soit composé de blocs, c’est hyper-cinégénique. C’est une ville idéale. Il y a un côté polar américain. Je recommande aux producteurs et aux diffuseurs de venir à Brest pour tourner,” said Judith Naudet-Beaulieu.
The cast members noted the positive atmosphere during the filming process. Déborah Krey, who portrays Léanne, mentioned that the bond formed among the cast mirrored their experiences in the city.
Garance Thénault, who plays Élodie Quille, added, “Ce serait dur de demander mieux que ce qu’on a eu. On a vécu un petit paradis. On a eu des scènes dans l’eau, où il fait beau, où il pleut comme aujourd’hui. C’était magique.”
