In creating the latest incarnation of "Zorro," producer Marc Dujardin found inspiration in the classic 1950s series starring Guy Williams, the absurd premise of superhero stories and the beautiful childhood dreams he shared with his brother Jean, who plays the prim and proper mayor of early 19th century Los Angeles, Don Diego de la Vega, and his masked, carefree alter ego.
Autour de Minuit brings animation slate to Unifrance Rendez vous
“Zorro” stormed into La Havre on Thursday, closing the Unifrance Rendez-Vous market with a long-awaited premiere, followed by a dance-floor-filling Alta California-themed party filled with delicious Spanish and Mexican dishes à la Normande.
Produced by Marc Dujardin's Le Collectif 64 for France Télévisions and Paramount+, "Zorro" offers a comic but straightforward look at the legendary adventurer from old California.
In the series, Don Diego becomes mayor of Los Angeles in hopes of improving his beloved city. But faced with growing and unstoppable corruption, he decides to once again suit up as the dark avenger after laying down his sword and cape years ago. However, balancing his dual identities as Zorro and mayor puts a strain on his marriage to Gabriella, who is unaware of his secret.
