Meryl Streep tipped to play Gisèle Pelicot in an American series

His ordeal shocked the whole world. According to the weekly magazine Mariannea series adapted from the dramatic story of Gisèle Pelicot is reportedly in development. Having become an important figure in the fight against sexual violence against women following the highly publicized Mazan rape trial – held from September to December 2024 in Avignon -, she embodies a strong symbol. This trial, widely reported internationally, aroused strong emotion well beyond French borders.

According to the weekly magazine, the project team has already made its choice of the main actress. The American Meryl Streep, in April on the poster of The Devil Wears Prada 2would have been chosen to play Gisèle Pelicot. At this point, no additional details have been released regarding the production or direction of the series.

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In the middle of a world media tour

Gisèle Pelicot is currently on a world media tour, on the occasion of the publication of her book, And the joy of living, co-written with journalist Judith Perrignon, published by Flammarion on February 17. It sold around 63,000 copies in its first week on sale. The book rose to first place in sales in France. It has already been reprinted twice.

The work, translated into 22 languages, arouses keen interest abroad. The author is expected in several European countries and beyond, particularly in North America. In the meantime she was received in London by Queen Camilla on February 23. This meeting shows that the Anglo-Saxons are sensitive to the tragic fate of Gisèle Pelicot. From now on when she stops in the United States it is not forbidden to think that she will meet Meryl Streep.